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THE 



Worcester Book : 

of 

NOTEWORTHY EVENTS 

in 
Worcester, Massachusetts, 

From 1657 to 1883. 



FRANKLIN P. RICE, 



MenibiT of" The Wort-ester Society of Antiquity. 




Saiorcrstfr : 

PUTNAM, DAVIS AND COMPANY, PUBLISHERS 

1884. 



THRKE HTNURED CdpJKS I'RIN'TKIl 




Copyrigkl, 1SS4. 

By F. P. RicF. 



Preface. 



T N the preparation of this volume my purpose has been to pro- 
vide a Reference Book of Dates for Worcester events, which would 
readily afford often desired information as to the exact time of 
any noteworthy local occurrence. With this end in view, a large 
number of items have been gathered, including not only the more 
important matters which are familiar in print, but also many of a 
kind not usually noticed in town histories. Among the latter may 
be mentioned the visits of literary, theatrical and musical celebri- 
ties ; political conventions, meetings and disturbances ; exhibitions, 
fairs, lectures and entertainments ; riots, accidents and calamities ; 
natural phenomena ; and many things uncommon and singular. 
Notes, explanatory, historical, biographical or anecdotal, have been 
added ; and a complete index will be found at the end. 

In the compilation of the matter I have drawn freely from the 
many printed works relating to the history of Worcester, both gen- 
eral and special ; from the files of the Worcester papers, (which I 
have been kindly allowed to consult at my convenience at the li- 
brary of the American Antiquarian Society) ; from the publications 
of The Worcester Society of Antiquity, which have supplied many 
original items ; and from other sources too numerous to mention. 
I am also indebted to many persons for facts and statements in- 
cluded in the liook, some of which ajspear in print for the first 
time. 



4 PREFACE. 

I have endeavored to make the statements as to time, correct ; 
but where so much miscellaneous matter has been brought togeth- 
er, it would be unreasonable to assume that no errors will be found. 
The displayed dates have been carefully verified by the best author- 
ities, and, as a whole, I think they can be relied upon. The list is 
by no means complete : a second gleaning — which I leave to some 
zealous antiquary of the future — would disclose many facts not 
noticed in this collection. 

F. P. R. 

Worces/ei; March 26, 1884. 



ERRATA. 
No. 102. Supply the year "1874." 

" 394. Second line. For Thomas read Foster. 

" 484. The death of Mr. Maccarty was inadvertently printed un- 
der July loth. He died July 20th. 
" 508. For 25th read 2isl. 

" 624. For 1 )ickinson rend Tui-nrr. 

*f* .\ few omissions from the text have been supplied in the index. 
*^* I>ntes before 1752 may be considered old style. 



The Worcester Book. 



Noteworthy Events. 



January i. 

1 1792. Second Meeting House dedicated. 

It was located on Summer street, near Lincoln square, and is now used 
as a school-house. 

2 1834. First issue of the Worcester Palladium. 

This paper was published 44 years. The last number was dated Feb. 
12, 1876. It was at first anti-Masonic, then Democratic, and finally 
Republican. J. S. C. Knowlton was the founder. 

3 1848. Friends' Meeting House, Oxford street, opened. 

Previous to erection of this building, the meetings of the Friends were 
held in Boyden's Block, Main street, south of Walnut. 

4 1859. Engine House, Pleasant street, demolished by Gas 
Explosion. 

The building and contents were totally destroyed; and the school-house 
and adjacent dwellings badly shattered. The cause was a leak in a 
gas-pipe. 

5 1866. First appearance, in Worcester, of Parepa. 

Euphrosyne Parepa was born in Edinburgh in 1836. and died in 1S74. 
She was the daughter of Georgiades de Boyescu. a Wallachian noble- 
man, and Elizabeth .Seguin. Parepa visited the United States in 1865 
and 1869. She was married to Carl Rosa in 1867. 

January 2. 

6 1867. Rev. Royal B. Stratton installed pastor of the Old 
South Church. 

He was dismissed April 25, 1S72; and died January 24, 1875. 



5 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

January 3. 

7 1845. Execution of Thomas Barrett for murder. 
The first private execution in the county. 

8 1864. Great Meeting in Mechani< s Hall on Sunday Eve- 
ning, to further enlistments. 

Judge .-Mien presided. Addresses were made by Maj. McCafferty and 
John B. Gough. 50 enlistments followed the next day. 

9 1868. Gen. Abner Doubleday visits Worcester. 

Gen. Doubleday was one of the gallant defenders of Fort Sumter 
during the memorable siege of April, 1861; and fired the first gun in 
defense of the Union. He subsequently attained the rank of Maj. Gen. 

January 4. 

10 1793. \Veaver's Shop of Cornelius and Peter .Stowell 
burnetl. 

This shop was located on what is now the east corner of Park and 
Orange streets. More than 2000 yards of cloth and stock for 700 yds 
more were consumed. Loss £yx>. This fire led to the formation of 
the Worcester Fire Society. 

The Stowells manufactured the first carpets used in the present State 
House at Boston. They also carried on calico printing and fancy dyeing. 

* January 6. 

1 1 1844. First issue of the Christian Citizen. 

This paper was established by Elihu Burritt. and was devoted to re- 
ligion, peace, anti-slavery, etc. It was published seven years. 

12 1856. [Sunday] Third (now the Main Street) Baptist 
Church dedicated. 

13 1859. Lecture by George D. Prentice, Editor of the 
Louisville Journal. 

Subject : " Present Aspect of American Politics." 

14 1874. Charles Bradlaugh lectured on "The Republican 
Movement in Europe." 

One of the most powerful and eloquent lectures ever given in Worces- 



NOTEWORTH\- EVENTS. 9 

January 7. 

15 1800. First issue of the Independent Gazetteer. 

A weekly paper published by Nahum Mower and Daniel Greenleaf. 
It was discontinued after two years. 

16 1846. Skeleton of a Mastodon exhibited at hall in Central 
Hotel. 

It was discovered in Neuburg. Orange Co.. N. V. Length 20 feet. 
Weight of bones 2002 lbs. 

17 1857. Thalberg's First Concert in Worcester. 

He was assisted by Madame De Wilhorst and Signer Morelli. Price 
of admission. Si. Thalberg gave another concert at Brinley Hall. Mar. 
27th. and his farewell performance at Mechanics Hall, April 3d. At 
one of these Madame D'.\ngri and her daughter assisted. 

Sigismund Thalberg. one of the most eminent pianists the world has 
known, was born at Geneva in 181 2. and died in 1871. He was a pu- 
pil of Hummel. " In graceful and brilliant execution, and in manual 
dexterity on the piano, he had hardly a rival." 

January 8. 

18 1861. Lecture by Professor Ormsby M. Mitchel, the dis- 
tinguished astronomer. 

The hrst of three lectures on astronomy. Prof. Mitchel entered the 
military service in defence of the Union, and became a major general. 
He died October 30th. r862. 

January 9. 

19 1837. \ man run over by engine and ten cars. 

The accident occurred just below the deep cut on the Boston & Wor- 
cester R. R. It appears that the man. somewhat in liquor, was return- 
ing after nightfall to his home in Grafton, and at Washington .Square, 
turned down the railroad by mist.ake. His horse was killed and the 
sleigh demolished; but the man escaped with slight injuries. 

January 10. 

20 1863. Concert in Mechanics Hall by Madame Anna 
Bishop, Mile Marietta Erba, Herr Zochler, M. Arbuckle and 
Henry Suck. P. S. Gillrnore, Conductor. 



lO THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

January 12. 

21 1778. "Voted unanimously that the Confederation agreed 
upon by the United States in General Congress assembled, is 
agreeable to the minds of the people of this town." — Jr<>r- 
cester Tcnvn Records. 

22 1814. Nine British Officers, prisoners of war, escape from 
jail. 

They were in Worcester on parole, and were committed to jail Dec. 3, 
1813. in retaliation for similar measures of the enemy. They over- 
powered the attendant and secured the keys; five of them were recap- 
tured within 24 hours. A revvard was offered for their detention; and 
the advertisement insinuated that they had hittn assisted in their es- 
cape by some of the Federalists of Worcester. 

January 13. 

23 1806. General William Eaton, "The Hero who travelled 
over the Lybian Desart with his little undisciplined army ; 
conquered Derne, and made the whole nation of Tripolitan 
Barbarians tremble at his presence, passed through this town 
on Monday last, on his way to Boston." — Spy, U'fdiifsc/ay, 
yitn. 75, f8o6. 

January 15. 

24 1857. Disunion Convention. 

T. W. Higginson called the convention to order. President. F. W. 
Bird of Walpole; vice-presidents, Thomas Earle of Worcester, William 
Lloyd Garrison of Boston, David Mann of .Sterling, William .^shby of 
Nevvburyport. Alvin Ward of Ashburnham. and Charles Brigham of 
Marlborough; secretaries, J.ames M. W. Verrington of Boston, S. U. 
Tourtelott of Worcester. 

This convention was called "to consider the practicability, prob- 
ability, and expediency of a separation bet\\'een the free and slave 
states." 

Last resolution : "Resolved, that the sooner the separation takes 
place, the more peaceful it will be; but thaX peace or war ha seconifnry 
consideralion, in view of our present perils : slavery must be conquered; 
peaceably if we can, forcibly if we must." 

Speeches were made by Wni. Lloyd Garrison and Wen lell Phillips. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I I 

25 1863. Concert, Washburn Hall : Teresa Carreno, the 
wonderful Child Pianist. 

She is now the wife of Gaetano Sauret. 

January 16. 

26 1772. "In memory of Cap'. Thomas Sterne, he died Jan''' 
the 16"' 1772, in the 76 year of his age." — Inscriptions from 
the Old Burial Grounds. 

Thomas Stearns was son of John Stearns of Wateitown. and grandson of 
Charles, the emigrant. Thomas was a housewright by trade; and came 
to Worcester with his brother John, who was a blacksmith. The latter 
was captain of the volunteers raised in Worcester in 1748 for defense 
against the Indians. Thomas married Mary, daughter of Judge Wm. 
Jennison. He was the first sexton of the town; selectman in 1748; and 
kept the public house known as the "King's Arms." which stood near- 
ly on the site of Lincoln House block. It was continued by his widow. 
In this tavern the tories frequently met; and their famous protest of 
1774 was prepared and signed here. Two conventions of Committees 
of Correspondence of the County were also held in this house. Mrs. 
Stearns died July 19, 1784. aged 77. 

"On the first celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Inde- 
pendence in Worcester, July 22, 1776. 'a select company of the sons 
of freedom' repaired to the tavern, and demanded that the sign on 
which was emblazoned the royal arms, should be taken down and 
burned in the street, all of which was cheerfully complied v\ith by the 
innkeeper." 

27 1882. Rafael Joseffy, the eminent pianist and composer, 
assisted by Miss Belini, gave a Grand Concert in Mechanics 
Hall. 

Before the Mechanics' Association. Joseffy w-as coldy received by the 
large audience that filled the hall, and his fine performances were lis- 
tened to with stolid indifference. 

January 17. 

28 1757. Lord Loudon passed through Worcester on his way 
to Boston. 

John Campbell, Lord Loudon, was born 1705; died 1782. He arrived 
in Virginia in July, 1 756. with a commission as commander-in-chief of 



12 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

the British forces in America; but proving incompetent he returned to 
England the next year. He subsequently rose to the rank of General. 

29 1778. Baron Steuben and his attendants passed through 
Worcester on their way to Congress. 

Frederick William Augustus, Baron Steuben, was born at Madgeburg, 
Prussia. Nov. 15. 1730. He served in the wars of Frederick the Great. 
Sa-crilicing a large income, he offered his services to the Americans, 
and landed at Portsmouth, N. H., in November, 1777. Congress gave 
him the commission of Inspector«General. and he performed valuable 
service in raising the discipline of the army. After the war he retired 
to a tract of land in Oneida county granted him by the legislature of 
New York, and lived the remainder of his life upon a government an- 
nuity of S2.500. He died November 28, 1794. He was a man of large 
heart, ever ready to relieve poverty and suffering. 

30 1861. Bayard Taylor deUvered his lecture on Humboldt. 

31 1882. Death of Hon. Alexander H. Bullock. 

He was born in Royalston. March 2. 1S16; graduated at Amherst Col- 
lege 1836; member of both branches of the legislature; and Governor 
of Massachusetts 1866-69. He was Mayor of Worcester in 1859. Mr. 
Bullock was a finished orator. A volume of his addresses has recently 
been published. 

January i8. 

32 1838. Lecture by James G. Birney, the noted anti-slavery 
advocate. 

James G. Birney was born in Kentucky in 1792. He was for some 
years a slave owner; but in 1834 he emancipated his servants, and en- 
tered with great enthusiasm into the anti-slavery cause. He was the 
candidate of the Liberty party in 1844. He died in 1857. 

2,T, 1850. Fanny Kemble read Richanl 11. at Flagg's Hall. 

Frances Anne Kemble is a niece of the celebrated Mrs. Siddons. She 
was born in London, 1811, and at an early age performed leading parts 
in tragedy and comedy. She came to the United States in 1832, and soon 
after married Pierce Butler of Georgia, from whom she separated in 
1845. In 1848 she began to give Shakspearian readings with great 
success. She appeared in Worcester in 1S50, 1857 and 1867. She is 
the author of a number of volumes. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 3 

January ig. 

34 I777- [Sunday] Twelve Tory prisoners broke Gaol and 
made their escape. 

They had been sent to Worcester from New York; and were confined 
for treasonable practices. They wer^ soon apprehended and brought 
back. 

35 1833. First Patient received at the State Lunatic Hospital. 

36 1865. Funeral honors to Edward Everett. 
The bells were tolled by order of the Mayor. 

January 20. 

37 1822. "In Memory of Capt. Ebenhzer Wiswell, who 
died Jan. 20, 1822. aged 67. 

A member of Timothy P>igelow's company of njinute men which left 
Worcester on the alarm at Lexington. April 19. 1775. A private in a 
company under the command of Capt. Jonas Hubbard in service near 
Boston the same year. Corporal in Capt. Wm. Gates's company in Col. 
Jonathan Holman's regiment in the Continental Army. He married 
Sally Mahan of Boylston. Dec. 25. 1792." — Inscriplions from the Old 
Bitriiti Crounih. 

33 1877. Charles Albert Fechter as Monte Christo, at the 
Worcester Theatre. 

Fechter was born in London, Oct. 23, 1824; and died at Uockland 
Center, Pennsylvania. Aug. 5, 1879. 

January 21. 
39 I793' Worcester Fire Society organized. 

This society was formed "for the more effectual assistance of each other 
and of their townsmen, in times of danger from fire"; and the imme- 
diate incentive to its organization was the burning of Stowells' shop, 
Jan. 4, 1793. (See No. 10.) The names of the original members were, 
Joseph .YUen. John Nazro, Leonard Worcester, Nathaniel Paine. Sam- 
uel Chandler. Ezra Waldo Weld, Dr. John Green. Samuel Brazer, 
Thomas Payson, Edward Bangs. Dr. Elijah Dix, William Sever, The- 
ophilus Wheeler, Dr. Oliver Fiske, John Paine, Samuel .'Mien, Stephen 
Salisbury, Charles Chandler. John Stanton. Dr. .Ybraham Lincoln, Dan- 
C 



14 THK WORCESTER BOOK. 

iel Waldo. Jr.. and Isaiah Thomas. The members suhse<]vietitly elect- 
ed included some of the most prominent citizens of Worcester. The 
Hon. Stephen .Salislniry, elected in 1824, is the oldest living member. 

Previous to 1S22. when the Mutual Fire .Society was formed, (see 
under date July 11.) the Worcester Fire .Society was the only organiza- 
tion relied upon by the town for aid in extinguishing tires. .Since the 
establishment of the Fire Department in 1835, '''^ society has been 
maintained as a social body. R^iiniscences of its members have been 
published. 

40 1857. Hon. Thomas H. Benton lectured in the City Hall 
on The Presentation of the Federal Union. 

41 1861. American House Pilock burned. 

January 22. 

42 1776. "Voted to make choice of two persons to serve as 
civil officers (viz as Justices of the Peace)." — Worcester Town 
Recorifs. 

■ 43 1787. Gen. Lincoln and his troops reached Worcester to 
suppress Shays's Rebellion. 

The army commanded by Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, which numbered 
4400, left Ro.xbury on the 21st. On their arrival at Worcester the 
troops were quartered on the inhabitants, and remained three days. 
They departed for SpringHeld on the 25th. 

44 1858. Death of Judge Kinnicutt. 

The llun. Thomas Kinnicutt served the town as Selectman ami Repre- 
sentative; was Senator and .Speaker of the House of Representatives 
in the Legislature; and Judge of Prob.ite at the time of his death. His 
age was 58. 

January 23. 

45 1840. Trial of Kidnappers. 

Dickenson Shearer and Elias M. Turner were tried for kidnapping in 
Worcester a negro boy named .Sidney O. Francis. The boy was taken 
to Virginia and offered for sale, but was reclaimed. The trial lasted 
three days, and resulted in a verdict of guilty against both. .Shearer 
was sentenced to seven years in the state prison. See under date Se])- 
teniber 12. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 5 

46 1853. Alpheus Merrifield died, aged 73. 

He \\as Deacon of the Unitarian Church for many year:^; Secretary of 
Overseers of the Poor; and a prominent citizen. 

January 24. 

47 1784. "Erected in memory of Capt. Samuel Mower who 
departed tills life Janry 24"* 17S4, in the 64"' year of his age. 

Capt. Samuel Mower, Jr., married Comfort Learned of Oxford, daugh- 
ter of Gen. Ebenezer Learned of revolutionary fame. fie was a Se- 
lectman in 1765. A Royalist Protester of 1774. In May. 1775. he 
with others was given opportunity, by the local Committee of Corres- 
pondence, to join tlie American troops, or tind another in his stead, or 
be considered unworthy the confidence of his fellow countrymen." — 
Ini^triptiuns from tlw Old Burial Grounds. 

48 1875. The Worcester Society of Antiquity instituted. 

The Worcester Society of Antiquity was formed to foster "a love and 
adini.ation for antiquarian research and archaeological science, and to 
rescue from oblivion such historical matter as would otherwise be 
lost." It was re-organized under the laws of the Commonwealth. Mar. 
6. lJ^77. I'ive volumes of Collections have been published aggregating 
224S pages. They comprise the Proceedings of the Meetings, with 
many valuable papers; Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grourrds; the 
Proprietary and Town Records; Records of the County Court of .Ses- 
sions, etc. Its valuable library and cabinet are constantly increasing. 
The Society occupies rooms in Dank Block, Foster street. 

49 1882. 16 to 20 degrees below zero. Lowest tetnperature 
recorded in Worcester. 

January 25. 

50 1782. Protest against E.xcise on Liquor. See Worcester 
Town Records. 

January 26. 

51 1786. House of Samuel Flagg burned. 

At what is now the corner of Main and Park streets. It was formerly 
the residence of Hon. James Putnam, the refugee. 



1 6 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

January 27. 

52 1805. "Erected in memory of Lieut. William McFarland 
who departed this life Jan. 27, 1805, ^t. 83. 

He was Lieutenant in the company of minute men under Capt. Benja- 
min Flagg. that m.arched on the alarm at Lexington. .Selectman, 1781- 
82." — Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

53 1832. "Cold Friday." 10 to 16 degrees below zero. 

January 28. 

54 1830. Rev. John S. C. .-Vbbott ordained Pastor of the Cal- 
vinist (now the Central) Church. 

He was dismissed in 1835. •^'''' Abbott was a writer of marked ability, 
and his productions had a wide circulation. "The Mother at Home," 
written at Worcester, passed through many editions, and was transl.ited 
into nearly all the European languages. It was printed in Greek at 
Athens, and published in Dutch at the Cape of Good "Hope. Joseph 
Hoyden, the jeweller, a bachelor with peculiar notions in regard to tlie 
duties of women, on seeing this book, exclaimed : " The Mother at 
Home ! The amount on^t is, she^s never at home /" 

Mr. Abbott died at Fair Haven, Conn.. June 17, 1S77. aged 71. 

55 1863. Gen. George B. McClellan passed through Wor- 
cester. 

56 1867. New Post Office, on Pearl street, opened. 

January 29. 

5 7 I723' "At a meeting of the Selectmen of Worcester, Janu'. 
29 : 1722-3. agreed with Lei' Henry Lee to Beiuld a sufficiant 
pound for reclaiming of onruly beasts, s'' pound to be Thirty 
three feet Square and Seven feet high : of good white oake 
posts of Eight Inches deep & 6 inches thik : and gooil oake 
Rails of 2 inches thik & 6 inches broad at y'^ Least, all to be 
Don workman Like at or before y= first Day of iMarch ne.\t 
Ensuing y' Date hearof: S"" pound to be Erected near y* 
meeting house whear y= Seledtmeu Shall apoint : for which )■"= 
S"Lee is to Recive of y« Town of Worcester Six pounds money." 
^Early Rccoids of WorCi-ster. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 7 

58 1854. Flagg's Block burned. 

On the site of the present building of that name. The tire brol<e out 
at midnight, when the temperature was tielow zero. Loss. $50,000. 
In the upper stories was Flagg Hall, which was used as a theatre. The 
building was erected by Elisha Flagg. who died in 1853. 

January 30. 

^9 1826. "In Memory of Col. Moses N. Childs, who died 
Jan. 30, 1826, aged 51 years, 9 m & 24 days. 

Was one of the founders of the Calvinist (Central) Church, and one of 
eight persons who. on the 8th of Feb.. 1822, bound themselves to de- 
fray, out of their priv.ite resources, the expenses of public worship for 
five years, after deducting such sums as might be voluntarily contrib- 
uted by others." — Inscriptions frori the OLi Burial Grounds, 

February i. 

60 1786. Rev. Aaron Bancroft ordained Pastor of the Second 
(Unitarian) Church. 

61 1839. Elliot Cresson, the distinguished Quaker philan- 
thropist, lectured in the Unitarian Church on Colonization. 

62 1855. George William Curtis lectured. 

63 187 1. Death of the Rev. Alonzo Hill, D. D. 

He was born in Harvard, Mass., June 20. 1800; graduated at Harvard 
College in 1822; and was ordained Pastor of the Second (Unitarian) 
Church. Worcester, in 1S27. 

February 2. 

64 1845. First separate meeting to form Church of the Unity. 

February 3. 

65 1836. Union Church formed. 

66 1853. Rev Horace James installed Pastor of the Old 
South Church. 

He resigned in the fall of 1861, and became Chaplain of the 25th Mass. 
Volunteers. Subsequently he was connected with the Freedmen's De- 
partment in North Carolina. After the war he preached in Lowell. He 
died at Boylston. June 9, 1875. 



l8 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

67 1855. Mission Chapel, Summer street, dedicated. 

February 5. 

68 1842. Mechanics' Association formed. 

At a meeting held Nov. 21. 1841, action was taken to form an associa- 
tion of the Mechanics of Worcester. The names of those prominent 
in the movement were : Anthony Chase, Putnam W. Taft, William 
Leggate, Henry W. Miller. William M. Bickford. Levi A. Dowley, Ru- 
fus U. Dunbar. John P. Kettell. James S. Woudworth, Hiraiii Gorham, 
Joseph Pratt, Henry (Moulding and Edward B. Rice. The first ofBcers 
were: President, William A. Wheeler; Vice-President, Ichabod Wash- 
burn; Secretary. Albert Tulman; Treasurer, Elbridge G. Partridge. 
The .Association was incorporated .March 9. 1850. 

February 6. 

69 1801. " In Memory of Lieu' Jacob Hemenway who died 
Feb'' 6"' 1 80 1, in the 78"' year of his age. 

Was lieutenant in a company of 43 men under command of (apt. Aaron 
Rice of Rutland, who served in the campaign of 1756. He succeeded 
. Capt. Rice on the death of the latter in camp. Was one of the build- 
ing committee of the Old South Church in 1763, his associates being 
John Chandler, Jr., Joshua Bigelow. Josiah Brewer, John Curtis. James 
Putnam, Daniel Boyden, James Goodwin, David Bigelow, Samuel 
Moore and Elisha Smith. Selectman 1764. One of the original mem- 
bers uf the .\merican Political Society. He lived on what is now May 
street, on or near the farm of the late W. W. Patch." — /iisiiiptiuns 
from the Old Burial Grounds. 

70 1842. "Charles Dickens {Boz) the celebrated author, 
with his wife, arrived in town on the evening of the 5th, and 
left for Hartford, via Springfield, on the morning of the 7th. 
While here, many of our inhabitants called on them at the 
mansion of Gov. Davis, where they staid during their tarry in 
town." — Spy, Fell, g, 1842. 

71 1874. Wilkie Collins read the "Dream Woman." Mechan- 
ics Hall. 

February 7. 

72 1821. "Major Jedediah Healy, Died February 7, 1821, 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 1 9 

aged 63 years. Sally his wife died Feb. i, 1S21, aged 65 

years. 

He was niatross in Capt. David Henshaw's company of Col. Thomas 

Craft's regiment of artillery. A cabinet-maker by trade. He lived on 

the east side of Main street, wheie the low wooden buildings now are, 

just north of the .-Vmerican House Block." — titscriptions from the Old 

Burial Grounds. 

Healy was a noted wag, famous for his wit. "Who's dead?" incpiired 
one of his neighbors, as he was driving the hearse to a funeral, "Peter 
Smith." "What's the complaint?" Haven't heard any complaint." 
replied Healy. "1 think it gives very general satisfaction !" Isaiah 
Thomas erected a large stone tomb in the Mechanic street ground, and 
on its completion, contemplated the imposing structure v\ ith .some pride. 
He remarked to Healy that it had cost a large sum. who replied: "I 
hope you won't lie long out of the interest of your money!" 

73 1861. Concert by Stigelli and Carlotta Patti. 

February 8. 

74 1834. First Methodist Society formed. 

Thirteen individuals met in the Town Hall and were organized as a 
".Methodist Episcopal .Society in the town of Worcester." They wor- 
shiped in the Town Hall for three years, and first occupied a church 
at the corner of Exchange and Union streets in 1837. See under date 
February 19. 

75 1856. Bay State House opened. 

The Hay .State Hotel was erected by a company incorporated in 1S53. 
The house and out-buildings occupy 30.000 square feet of land : the 
lot cost S38.000; the building $100,000; and the stable ,$5,000. S15, 
000 worth of furniture was supplied by the corporation, the remainder 
by the lessees. Warner Cliftord anti A. H. Foster were the first lessees. 

76 1862. Lecture by Cliarles F. Browne, or Arteiiias ]]'atd. 
.Sul))ect : "Children in the Wood." 

77 1874. Death of John Milton Earle. 

He was born in Leicester in 1794; came to Worcester in 1818. and 
with Anthony Chase, his brother-in-law, opened a store for the sale of 
general merchandise. He was connected with the Spy from 1823 to 
1858, for many years as editor; and was ])rominent in the anti-slavery 
movement. One of the founders of the Horticultural Society; and a 
member of the Society of Friends. Postmaster from 1861 to 1866. 



20 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

February 9. 

78 1853. Thomas F. Meager in Worcester. 

He was born in Waterford. Ireland. August 3, 1823. As one of lead- 
ers of the "Young Ireland" party, he was sentenced to banishment for 
life to Van Uieman's Land; but escaped to the United St.ates in 1852. 
In the Rebellion he served with distinction, and was commissioned a 
Brigadier ileneral. He was appointed Secretary of Montana; and was 
Acting Governor at the time of his death, which w;is occasioned by a 
fall from the deck of a steamer, at Fort Benton, July i, 1867. 

79 1856. Great Meeting in behalf of Kansas : Gen. Samuel 
C. Pomeroy spoke. 

80 1857. Piper's Theatre opened. 

The first lessee was Wyzeman Marshall. A large audience attended 
on the opening night. An address written by A. Wallace Thaxter was 
spoken by Miss Mary Hill. The play was Ingomar, followed by the 
farce of .1/v Husband's Mirror. This theatre would seat I200. It was 
closed in 1 866 or 7, and the interior remodeled. It is now the Front 
Street Exchange. 

February 10. 

81 1857. Dr. Isaac I. Hayes lectured on Life in the Arctic 
Regions. 

February 11. 

82 1770. "In memory of Capt. Palmer Goulding senior, who 
died at Holden Febry y<^ 11"" A. D. 1770, in y<= 75"' year of 
his age. He Commanded a Company at y^ Reduction of 
Louisburg June y"= 17"' .\. D. 1745. 

Representative to the General Court. 1 741. Selectman six years. Just 
previous to the organization of the town, he built the house long occu- 
pied by Gouldings, which stood on Front street, east of the Common." 
— Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

83 1823. Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Co. incorporated. 

February 12. 

84 1677. Second Indian Deed signed. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 2 1 

"The right of Panna^unet. a sagamore who had not subscribed to the 
former instrument of conveyance, [see under d.ate July 13.] was pur- 
chased of his heirs and relatives." — Liinolii's Historv. 

85 1840. Democratic celebration of tiie election of Marcus 
Morton, by one vote Governor of Massachusetts. 

At Brinley Hall. Isaac Davis was chairman, and Dr. Henry Bigelow, 
secretary. Addresses were made by George Bancroft and Benjamin F. 
Hallett of Boston; and Pliny Merrick of Worcester. 

Marcus Morton became Governor by the action of one honest Whig 
on the returning board, namely : Charles .-Mien of Worcester. 

86 1868. "Distinguislied visitors. The Superior (criminal) 
Court was honored yesterday morning by the presence of 
Maj. Gen. Sickles and Gen. Cochrane of his staff. The Court 
took a recess for half an hour, and the members of the bar 
were presented to the visitors by Judge Devens." — Spv, Feh- 
ruaiy 13, 1868. 

February 13. 

87 1783. Highway Robbery. 

Mr. Jonathan Lynde of Petersham, while on his way to Worcester, was 
robbed in a most daring manner by a footpad, within a mile of the 
meeting house, on the road to Paxton. The amount taken was S90. 

88 1815. "When the news of PE.\CE reached this town, on 
Monday last, it was received by all with the utmost transports 
of joy. The high degree of public gratification was immediately 
demonstrated by a salute of eighteen guns in each quarter of 
the town, and the ringing of bells." — Spy, Wednesday, Febru- 
ary /j. 1815. 

February 14. 

8g 1861. Ebenezer Mower died, aged 100 yrs. and 4 ms. 
"Mr. Mower was a remarkable man to remember events; he could 
recollect the raising of the Old .South Church in 1 763, when he was but 
a little more than three years old. He recollected the marching of the 
minute-men under Capt. Bigelow in 1775. and his death in 1790. As 
his father was a loyalist, he never engaged in the struggle of the Rev- 
olution, ,-ilthough it was his wish to do s^. In the election of President 
D 



22 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

the November before his death, and when he was past loo, he attend- 
ed meeting and cast his vote for Abraham hmco\n."—//erseys History. 

February 15. 

90 1816. Fire at Adams Square. 

House, wheelwright's shop and barn of Nathaniel Flagg, 2d. and Jon- 
athan Knight's store were burned. Loss S2,ooo. 

February 16. 

91 1858. Benefit to Arbuckle. 

Fiske's Cornet Rand gave a concert for the benefit of the leader, M. 
Arbuckle. 

Matthew .\rbuckle. the distinguished cornet player, was a musician 
in a British regiment stationed in Canada; and deserted to the United 
States in 1854. He came to Worcester in 1857, and was leader of the 
band here for two or three years. He died in 1883. 

92 i860. Lecture by Mrs. Sara J. Lippincott, otherwise Gracf 
Greenwood. 

93 1873. William A. Wheeler died, aged 74. 

Mr. Wheeler came to Worcester from Brookfield mure than forty years 
before, and began a business which developed the extensive foundry 
and machine shops on Thomas street, the tirst of tlie kind in the city. 
He was the first president and a lienefactor of the Mechanics' Associa- 
tion. 

February 17. 

94 1846. County Peace Con\ention in Rrinley Hall. 

February ib. 

95 1815. Destructive Fire. 

The house, store and merchandise of Samuel Brazer; the office of Re- 
joice Newton; The houses of Sewall Hamilton .and Maj. Enoch Flagg; 
and the bake house of Enoch and Elisha FTagg were all consumed. 
These buildings were on the west side of Main street, opposite the 
present location of the Bay St.ite House and Waldo I'.lock. The loss 
was Sio.ooo. The inhabitantssuliscribed S2. 700, and Si, Soowas raised 
elsewhere for the relief uf tlie suflerers. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 23 

February 19. 

96 1 83 1. Worcester County Historical Society incorporated. 

This suciety was formed "for the purpose of collecting and preserving 
all materials necessary for compiling a full account of the history, stat- 
istics and geography of the county." Hon. John Uavis was president. 
This society was short-lived, and left few results. 

97 1844. Methodist Church burned. 

On the corner of Exchange and L'nion streets. This was the first Meth- 
odist church erected in Worcester. 

98 1861. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Vice-President elect, passed 
through Worcester on his way to Washington. 

.-Vbout 4000 persons assembleil at the Western railroad station to greet 
Mr. Hamlin as he passed through on the 10 A. M, train. He made a 
brief address in response to their calls. 

99 1861. B. P. Shillaber, author of J//-J'. Piirliiii^hin, read a 
poem entitleil "Pile's Bright Side," in Washburn Hall. 

February 20. 

100 1879. Genevieve Ward appeared in the historical drama 
of Jane Shore. 

February 21. 

loi 1842. Elihu Burritt delivered the first lecture ever given 
before the Mechanics' Association. 

102 Stephen S. Foster's farm sold for non-payment of taxes. 
Mr. Foster refused to p.iy his taxes because his wife was not allowed to 
vote. The property comprised 65 acres of land and buildings, and was 
sold to Osgood Plummer for S'OO. and afterwards redeemed. 

The sale was first advertised to take place on the 20th, at which time 
■ the Smith sisters', of Glastonbury. Conn., were present. 

February 22. 

103 1800. Funeral honors to Washington. 

.\t 1 1 A. .M. a procession numbering 700. including 250 school boys 
from 8 to 18. was formed at the Court House and marched to the Old 
South Meeting House, the pulpit of which was draped v\'ith black broad- 
cloth. .-\n impressive oration was delivered by the Rev. .'Varon Ban- 
croft. 



24 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

104 1836. "In Memory of Capt. Simeon Duncan, who died 
February 22, 1836, aged 80 years. 

Was private in Capt. Benjamin Flagg's company, .^pril 19, 1775. Also 
a private in Capt. William Gates's company, Sept. 4. 1776. Enlisted 
and was bombardier in Col. Thomas Craft's regiment of artillery. He 
marched to Hadley on the alarm at Bennington, with Capt. David 
Chadwick's company, Aug. 28. 1777." — Inscriptions from Ike Old Bur- 
ial Grounds. 

February 23. 

105 1817. Death of Hon. Francis Blake. 

One of the most distinguished lawyers of his time. He was born in 
Rutland, Mass., Oct. 14. 1774; graduated at Harvard College in 1789; 
studied law with Hon. John Sprague of Lancaster, and practised in 
Rutland; removed to Worcester in 1802. He was a .State Senator in 
1810-II. and Clerk of the Courts from 1816 to his death. He delivered 
the 4th of July orations in Worcester in 1796 and 1812, which were 
printed. Mr. Blake possessed all the qiialiiications of a true orator, lie 
married EHza \. Chandler. 

106 1818. Worcester County .Agricultural Society incorporated. 

107 1840. Signor Blitz, the distinguished magician and ven- 
triloquist, gave an entertainment in Brinley Hall. 

February 24. 

108 1827. Pa]3er mill of Pllijah liudjank burned. 

At Quinsigamond. The tire was caused by spontaneous comlnistion of 
cotton waste. Loss S500. 

February 25. 

109 1775- Capt. Brown and Ensign De Bernicre in Worcester. 
"Capt. Brown of the 53d. and Ensign De Bernicre of the loth regiment 
were ordered by Gen. Gage [Wednesday. 22 Feb.] to make an expedi- 
tion, examine the roads, note the distances from town to town, sketch 
positions of the streams, heights, passes, and posts; and collect such 
topographical information as would he useful for the advance of a de- 
tachment. The report of their journey, made by the latter otlicer. was 
found alter the evacuation of the metropolis. They left lioston dis- 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 25 

guised as countrymen, witliout unifurm. and passed through Cambridge, 
Watertown. and by Kramingham to Shrewsbury on the old road." — 
Lincoln's liislory. 

See 2 Mass. Hist. Coll., iv. 204; History of Worcester by William 
Lincoln. 

1 10 1835. Fire Department established. 

The chief Engineers have been: Isaac Davis, 1S35-6; Nathan Heard, 
1837-9; Henry W. Miller, 1840-44; Joel Wilder, 1845-9; Erastus N. 
Holmes, 1850-54; L. W. Sturlevant. 1855-8; Samuel A. Porter. 1859; 
L.R.Hudson, i860; Alzirus Brown, 1861-65; A. B. Lovell. 1S66-8; 
R. M. Gould. 1S69-71; Simon E. Combs. 1872 to the present time. 

February 26. 

111 1835. Powder explosion : 4 men killed, 5 injured. 

The accident was the result of the premature firing of a blast near the 
dec]) cut on the railroatl. 

112 1842. First Issue of the "Worcester Waterfall and Wash- 
ingtonian delegate." 

A paper in the interest of the Washingtonian temperance movement, 
established by Jesse W. Goodrich. It was united with the "Cataract" 
in 1843. 

February 27. 

113 1849. Laurel Street Methodist Episcopal Church dedi- 
cated. 

114 1874. Daniel Pratt, the Great American Traveller, "de- 
liverctl a lirief but iinpassioned address to a small audience, 
[at the Western R. R. station] in which he declared his 
chances for the presidency in 1876 were improving every 
day." — Sp\\ Feb. 28. 

February 28. 

115 1746. Day of fasting and prayer for a minister. 

Great difficulty was experienced in procuring a successor to the Rev. 
Mr. Burr: and considerable time elapsed before a choice was made. 
A day of fasting and prayer was observed, "to implore the divine di- 
rection in the church's leading in the choice of a person to be or- 
dained." 



26 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

1 1 6 1854. Mad Dog excitement. 

A dog supposed to be rabid ran through Main street, biting horses and 
attacking several persons. It was Ivilled near the City Hall. 

117 1868. Murder of Joseph G. Clark. 

He was a professional gambler, and occupied rooms in the third story 
of Union Block, where the deed was committed. The murderers, .Silas 
and Charles T. James, brothers, were apprehended the next day, and 
were executed for the crime tiie 25th of the following September. 

February 29. 
1 iS 1848. Worcester incorporated a City. 

March i. 

119 1736. Bounty for wolves. 

"Voted that whosoever .Shall Kill any grown wolf w-ithin ye Bounds of 
Worcester from ye Tenth Day of march Current to ye Tenth Day of 
march in ye year 1736-7, Shall be Intitled to a reward of Four pounds, 
and for a wovis whelp other than Such as Shall be taken out of ye Belly 
of any Bitch wolf, ye Sum of Twenty .Shillings, to be payd by ye Town 
of Worcester, the heads to be proceeded with agreeable to an act of 
the General Court, page 259 of ye province Law Book." — Earlv Records 
of Worcester. 

120 1795. Vice-President Jolin .Adams visited Worcester. 

John .Adams was master of the Latin (iranimnr .School in Worcester 
from 1755 to 1758, and during this lime studied law with the Hon. 
James Putnam. His diary contains many iiiteresting passages descrip- 
tive of his life in Worcester, and of some of the persons with whom 
he became acquainted. On the 24th of .\pril. 1756, the future States- 
man and President penned the following passage in his journal; 

" But I have no books, no time, no funds. I must therefore be con- 
tented to live and die an ignorant, obscure fellow !" 

121 1872. Victoria C. Woodhull delivered a lecture in Mechan- 
ics Hall, to an audience of 400. 

Subject: "The Impending Revolution." 

122 1878. "Count Joannes" as Richard III. at the Theatre. 

A large and enthusiastic audience attended. The entire performance 
was a farce. Wads of paper, crackers, cabbages arid othery)"//// were 
thrown upon the stage, and confusion prevailexl. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 2"] 

March 2. 

123 1761. ''Voted That the Selectmen at the Charge of the 
Town take proper care for preserving y'^ growth of y'= Trees 
sett out about the meeting House for Shades by Boxing them 
& that the Inhabitants be desired not to Tye their Horses to 
them." — Worcester Town Records. 

124 1798. First \\'ater Act. 

"The Legislature passed 'an Act authorizing Daniel Goulding to con- 
duct water in subterraneous pipes from a certain spring in his own land, 
within the Town of Worcester, fur the accomodation of himself and 
some other inhabitants of the said Town.' By the terms of this Act the 
Selectmen were authorized to take water from these pipes for the ex- 
tinguishment of fires; and in this small way the first water supply was 
provided for." — Report of CommiUee on rebuilding I.yiide Brook Dam. 

March 3. 

125 1740. "N'oted that y"^ Northrly part of the Town Conionly 
Called North Worcester agreeable to y'= Pertition Line former- 
ly Run be Set of a Distinct \: Seperate Township if it be y^ 
pleasure of y'^ grate & General Court in Consideration of Their 
grate Distance from y'^ place of public worship." — Early Rec- 
ords of Worcester. 

This territory w^as incorporated as the to\\n of llolden. 

126 1740. "'Worcester, march 3''. 1740. we y"^ Subscribers 
being Inhabitants of y*^ Town of Worcester Protest against y'' 
Proceedings of y'^ Town meeting now held in y'^ meeting house 
in this Town for that the Determination of y<^ Selectinen of 
Said Town Concerning Voters in Said meeting is not accord- 
ing to y'= Laws of this Province in that Case made and provided 
but they have totally E.xcJuded us tho' Qualified according to 
Law. Joseph Dyar. the mark x of Jezeniah Rice, 
the mark x of Samuell Dunkin, william Johnson, Danil Dun- 
kin, Thomas Richardson, Joseph Temple." — Early Records 
of Worcester. 

This is the first of a series of protests entered upon the Records by Jo- 
seph Dver, an eccentric character who combined the occupations of 



2 8 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

lawyer and shopkeeper. For twenty years he continued to interpose 
his objections to the proceedings of the town, refusing to bear his bur- 
den of taxation, which could only be collected through process of law. 
Finally, in 1759, he was committed to jail for the non-payment of a 
fine, where he remained live years, obstinately refusing all offers of 
accommodation. In 1764 the sum necessary for his liberation was raised 
by subscription; and he was forcibly ejected from the jail, protesting 
as he went. While in confinement he compiled a dictionary of the 
English language, which was afterwards published. For a more ex- 
tended account of him, see History of Worcester by William Lincoln. 

127 1862. Rebel Generals Buckner and Tilghman passed 
through Worcester on their way to Fort Warren, under guard 
of six soldiers. 

Simon Bolivar Buckner was a graduate of West Point, and served 
with gallantry in the Mexican war. He entered the Confederate ser- 
vice, and commanded a brigade at Fort Donelson. and after the flight 
of his superior officers, surrendered that stronghold with 16.000 men to 
Gen. Grant, Feb. 16, 1862. He was confined in Fort Warren until the 
following August, when he was exchanged and again entered upon ac- 
tive duty. He finally surrendered with Kirby Smith's army at New 
Orleans in 1865. 

Lloyd Tilghman was a native of Maryland, born in 1816. He grad- 
uated at West Point; served in the Mexican war; and became a general 
in the Confederate army. He commanded at Fort Henry when that 
post surrendered to Flag-Officer Foote. Feb. 6, 1862. After his ex- 
change. Tilghman was ordered to Mississip]:)i, and was killed in the 
battle of Baker's Creek. May 16. 1863. 

March 4. 

128 1803. "ADDRESS Pronoumced at WORCESTER, 
(M.ASs.) March 4//?, 1803. By LEVI LINCOLN, junior, 
\. B. Published by the unanimous request of the Company 
engaged in the Celebration. Printed at Worcester by Sewall 
Goodridge. 1803." 

This address was intensely Republican in sentiment, and severe in its 
denunciation of Federalism, 

129 1829. First issue of the Worcester County Republican. 
Established by Jubal Harrington as a Jacksonian Democratic Weekly 
Journal. It was merged in the Palladium in 1839. Ben: Perley Poore, 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 29 

the well known Washington correspondent, was an apprentice in the 
office of this paper in 1837. 

o 1846. Worcester County Medical School opened. 

1861. Blondin performed on the tight-rope at the the.atre. 

132 1863. Gen. John E. Wool and Staff arrived from Nashua. 

They remained in Worcester over night as the guests of Col. John \V. 
Wetherell. 

March 6. 

133 1843. Old Central E.xchange burned. 

The lire began in the brick building called the York House, on the 
corner of Main and Market (now Exchange) streets, and extended to 
the Central Exchange erected by the Worcester Bank about 1804. 
This building was occupied by the Bank. Post Office, and two print- 
ing offices. 

134 1853. Third (now the Main Street) Baptist Church or- 
ganized. 

March 7. 

135 ^774- Resolution not to use Tea. 

"We rest assured, that however attached we have been to that 

truly Detestable herb, we can firmly resist the Charm, and thereby con- 
vince our enimys in Great Britain and America, that However artfull 
and allureing their Snares and gilded the bait, we have wisdom to 
foersee. and Vertue to resist. 

"Therefor Resolved that we will not buy. Sell, use, or any ways be 
concerned with India Teas of any kind, dutied or undutied imported 
from Great Britain. Holland or Else where, untill the unrightious act 
imposing a duty thereon be repealed, the former on account of the 
aforesaid duty, the Latter because we still maintain such a regard for 
Great Britain, as to be unwilling to promote the interest of a rival." — 
Worcester Town Records. 

136 1804. Worcester Bank chartered. 

March 8. 

137 1762. Voted to build a New Meeting House. 

The result was the erection, in 1763. of the present Old South Church. 
E 



30 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

March g. 

138 1869. Music Hall or New Theatre dedicated. 

Now the Worcester Theatre. The play on the opening night was The 
Lady of Lyons, by the Boston Theatre Company. 

139 1878. Col. Robert G. Ingersoll delivered his lecture on 
"Skulls," in Mechanics Hall. 

March 10. 

140 1848. The Remains of Ex-President John Quincy Adams 
passed through Worcester to Boston. 

The funeral train made a short stop at Washington square, where some 
thousands had assembled. .Minute guns were tired and bells tolled. 
Ex-Uovernor Levi Lincoln addressed the Congressional Committee in 
charge of the remains, and the Hon. Isaac E. Holmes, of South Caro- 
lina, replied in a most beautiful and eloquent strain. 

141 1854. Indignation meeting in consequence of the death 
of Maj. John H. Knight. 

He was formerly station master at the Norwich depot. He received a 
fatal contusion on the head by falling down stairs, as was alleged, in a 
saloon at Washington square; but the verdict of the coroner's jury was 
that his death was caused by a blow from a heavy h eapon in the hands 
of some unknown person. The meeting was called in the interest of 
temjierance. and to take measures to suj^pre^s tlie rum traffic. 

March 11. 

142 1854. Mass Meeting to protest against the passage of the 
Kansas- Nebraska bill. 

.\t the City Hall. .Speeches were made by Peter C. Bacon. Rev. Elam 
Smalley. Dwight Foster, Charles .Mien, Rev. Horace James, Eli Thayer 
and IJomer B. S])ra<Jue. 

143 i860. Samuel Jennison died, aged 72. 

He was for thirty years cashier of the Worcester Bank; twenty years 
treasurer of the Worcester County Institution for savings; and ten years 
treasurer of the State Lunatic .\sylum : also treasurer of the .\merican 
.Vntiquarian Society; and of the Corporation of Rural Cemetery. He 
was an antiquary of some note. His residence was on Pearl Street. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 3 I 

March 12. 

144 1828. Central Bank incorporated. 

145 1830. Worcester County Athenseum incorporated. 

The intention was to fonn a library for genera] use. Thirty-four pro- 
prietors purchased shares at S25 each, and organized with Rev. George 
Allen as president; Frederick W. Paine as treasurer; and William 
Lincoln, secretary. Some thousands of volumes were collected; but 
the association was discontinued after a few years, and the library 
turned over to the .American .Antiquarian Society. 

146 1868. Concert by Leopold l)e Meyer, with Madame 
(iagzaniga, Signer Ardarani, Bernhard Listemann and Samuel 
Warren. 

March 13. 

147 1802. Gov. Caleb Strong in Worcester. 

He arrived from Boston on Saturday the 13th. remained over Sunday, 
and departed on Monday for his home in Northampton. 

t'aleb .Strong was Governor of Massachusetts from iSoo to 1807; 
and from 1812 to 1816. He had previously been a Justice of the .Su- 
preme Court and United States .Senator. He was an ultra Federalist, 
and entered into the wellnigh treasonable actions of his party during 
the last war with Cireat Britain. Fortified by a decision of the Chief 
[ustice. he refused tO comply with President Madison's requisition for 
troops, and openly defied the Government at Washington. Practically, 
this was nullification ; the doctrine of secession had previously been 
proclaimed by a Massachusetts Representative in Congress. Governor 
Strong died November 7th. 1819, aged 74. 

148 1883. Dr. Damrosch and Orchestra, with Teresa Carreno 
and Isadora Martinez gave a C.rand Concert in Mechanics 
Hall. 

The most finished orchestral performance ever listened to in Worcester. 

March 14. 

149 ^737- "\\'hearas much daniige hath been Don by black 
birds, blew Jays and wood peckers by Taring up Indian Corn 
& Devouring y'= Same in y^ fields, &c., therefore 



32 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

"Voted that Every person belonging to this Town that 
Shall from the first Day of april to the last Day of may next 
Kill any black birds, and for one year next coming who Shall 
Kill any wood Peckers or blew Jays & bring the heads thereof 
to y*^ Town Tresurer, Town Clerk or either of y*^ Selectmen 
Shall be Intitled to a Premiam or Rew-ard of three pence for 
Each head, producing a Certificate thereof, & that y*^ Same 
be Consumed to ashes."— -£'(;/-/r Rccon/s of IVorcester. 

150 1861. Orson N. Heath lectured in Mechanics Hall on 
"Success in Life." 

Heath kept the Poetical Exchange^ a second-hand furniture store, un- 
der the Bay State House, Exchange street side. 

151 1874. Remains of Charles Sumner passed through Wor- 
cester. 

3000 persons assembled at Washington square. Bells were tolled 
while the funeral train was within the city limits. 

March 15. 

152 1848. Gen. Sam Houston in \\urcester. 

Gen. Houston of Te,\as arrived from Providence in the afternoon, and 
remained at the American House about an hour, during which time he 
was visited by numerous citizens. He left in the evening on the steam- 
boat train for Xew York. 

153 1867. Dedication of the new Orphans' Home. 

At the corner of Main antl Benefit streets. The old Home, which \^■as 
given to the Children's Friend Society by John W. Lincoln, was on 
.Shrewsbury street, east of the Pine Meadow settlement. 

March 16. 

154 1751- Order to build a new Court House. 

1 )inicnsions 36 by 40 feet. It was removed on wheels to the present 
Trumbull square at the lower end of Park street, about iSoi, and con- 
verted into the mansion long occupied by the late George .V. Trumbull. 

155 1842. Sampson V. S. Wilder committed to jail for debt. 

Sampson Vryling Stoddard Wilder resided in Europe for many years 
as a commercial agent, and acciunulated a large fortune with which he 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 33 

returned to America, and retired to a princely estate in Bolton, near 
his birthplace. Here he entertained LaFayette in 1824. In the finan- 
cial crisis of 1837 his wealth was suddenly swept away; and consequent 
troubles followed, which finally brought him to Worcester Jail, a pris- 
oner for debt. He was released by his creditor, June 14, 1842. Mr. 
Wilder was a man of public spirit and generous benevolence. He died 
at Elizabeth. N. J., in 1865, aged 85. 

156 1873. Heavy Gale : Staging at St. Paul's Church, brick 
walls, and chimneys in different parts of the city blown down. 

March 17. 

157 1790. "Sacred to the memory of Deacon Jacob Cham- 
berlain who departed this life March y'= 17"^ 1790 in the 71" 
year of his age. Who fulfilled the office of a Deacon in the 
Church of t'hrist in Worcester for about 28 years with Satis- 
faction to the Church and Honour to himself. He was pos- 
sess'd of good natural .Abilities Useful in the Society of which 
he was a member Instructive and entertaining in conversation 
Compassionate to the afflicted Given to hospitality — sound in 
the faith And now, we trust, has entered into his Eternal 
Rest. 

Deacon Jacob Chamberlain was born at a place called Oak Hill in 
Newton, Nov. 28, 1719. He married Lydia Stone of Newton in early 
life, when he removed to Worcester and settled on the farm now (1877) 
occupied by the widow of the late Marshall Flagg, where he lived 
during the residue of his life. By his first wife he had nine children, 
viz : John. Sarah. Thaddeus. Lydia, Jacob, Susannah, .Abigail. Mary 
and William. By a second wife (widow of .Abel Heywood. who was 
son of Maj. Heywood of ancient memory in this town) he had one 
daughter, Xancv. 

Deacon Chamberlain was selectman of the town, 1 761. A tory pro- 
tester of 1774, numbered among the internal enemies by the Com- 
mittee of Correspondence in 1775, and disarmed by that committee." 
— Inscriptions from the Old Bitrial Grounds. 

158 1806. \\'orcester Turnpike Company incorporated. 

.\ir line to Boston. 



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March i8. 



159 1776. "('a])'. James Goodwin & M'. Daniel Bigelow Ju". 
was Cliosen a Committt-e to Inspect tiie behavior of such per- 
sons as tarry in the meeting House on Sabbath Days between 
meetings and if they shall discover any misbehavior that they 
inform lawfuU authority of the same that offenders may be 
punnished." — IVoircsicr Toivii Reconh. 

160 1825. "In Memory of Mr. Curtis Fowle, who died March 
18, 1825, aged 80. 

"An Englishman bv liirth — came to this Cotmtr\' — joined 
the American arm\' in 1775. ''""1 faithfully served during the 
war. 

"He married Susann.ih .Shedcl. January 23, 1785. 

"From the Spy. March 23. 1825. 'Died iSth inst. Mr. Curtis Powie 
aged 80. He was an Englishman by birth, came to this country about 
the year 1766. on board a British Frigate, from which he deserted. In 
1775 he joined the .\merican Army, in which he faithfully served dviring 
the whole Revolutionary war.' " — fiisi-rip/iuns from the Old Burial 
Grounds. 

March ig. 

161 1845. Rev. George P. Smith installed Pastor of the Old 
South Church. 

He died Sept. 3, 1852. 

162 1857. Mechanics HaH dedicated. 

The exercises began at 2 P. .M. ^Henry S. Washburn delivered an ad- 
dress, followed by remarks from Lieut. C^ov. Benchley, Mayor Rich- 
ardson, Ex-Gov. Lincoln, A. H. Bullock and others. In the evening 
there was a concert by Adelaide Phillips and the Boston Orchestral 
Union. Carl Zerrahn. leader. 

In 1854 Ichabod Washburn gave Sio.ooo towards the purchase uf 
land and the erection of a building, and an equal amount was sub- 
scribed by others. The Waldo lot was purchased for 830,000. The 
total cost of the building was S140, 129, 51. Elbridge Boyden was the 
architect. 

March 20. 

163 1786. "Voted to .sell the Ministerial and School Lands 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 35 

lying east and near Capt. Palmer Goulding's and that it be 
sold at Public Vendue." — Toian Records. 

Timothy Paine Esq.. Capt. Samuel Broolis, Col. Timothy Bigelow. Jo- 
seph Wheeler. Esq.. and Dr. Elijah Dix were chosen a committee to 
sell the same, and were empowered to execute good and sufficient deed 
or deeds to the purchasers. "This parcel as surveyed out by Capt. 
John Pierce. May 5th. I 7S6, contained thirteen and one quarter acres 
and twenty-three rods; and the [Mechanic street] burial ground lot 
was selected near the center of the plot." The land was sold in lots 
as follows: "Lot No. I, containing i 3-4 acres and sum rods, sold to 
Daniel Goulding for the sum of 20 pounds; lot No. 2. containing 121 
rods, sold to Silas Harrington for the sum of 19 pounds. 10 shillings, 
and by him released to Jno. Jacob Wagoner who sold ye same to Jacob 
Miller, ye present possessor; lot No. 3, containing no rods, sold to 
Benj. Converse for the sum of 20 pounds. 9 shillings, which his guard- 
ean has since sold to Ignatius Cjoulding; lot No. 4. containing 82 rods 
sold to Nathan Patch who fortited his earnest money, and the same has 
since been sold to William Goulding for the sum of 15 pounds. 10 shill- 
ings; lot No. 5. containing 5 3-4 acres and 14 rods, sold to Jonathan 
Gates who fortited his earnest money, and the same has since been 
sold to Abel Stowell for the sum of 27 pounds. 15 shillings; lot No. 6, 
containing 2 acres and 58 rods, sold to Ignatius Goulding for the sum 
of 42 pounds, 10 shillings." — Old Burial Grounds of Worcester. 

164 1855. Concert in the City Hall by Paul Julien, Adelina 
Patti and August Gockel. 

March 21. 

165 1861. Cireat Snowstorm: drifts 5 to 12 feet high. Two 
chimneys on Lincoln House blown over, breaking through 
the roof of a room where servant girls were sleeping. 

166 1873. Joseph Jefferson as J?// r(7« //'///X'/f-. at the theatre. 

March 22. 

167 1814. "To tfie memory of Col. Phine.as Jones, died March 
22, 1814, /Et. 66 

"Married Katharine Gates. April 21st. 1772. Was sergeant in Capt. 
David Chadwick's company that marched to Hadley on the alarm at 
Bennington. .Aug. 28, 1777. 



36 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

"Was chief marshal at the military celebration on the anniversary of 
the Declaration of Independence in Worcester. 1789. Selectman in 
1796-7. He kept the Old [ones Tavern near New Worcester." — In- 
srrif'fiiins from tlw Old Burial Grounds. 

March 23. 

168 1827. "In Memory of naniel Clapp, Esq. who died March 
23. 1827, aged 87. 

"Was one of fifteen jurors who refused, April 19, 1774. to serve under 
Chief Justice Peter Oliver, because the last House of Representatives 
had impeached him for receiving his salary from the English Crown. 

"Was Register of Deeds from 1784 to 1816. 

"He lived on what is now the corner of Main and Park streets" — 
Instriplions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

169 1857. Frederick Douglass addressed a meeting in the 
City Hall, at the close of which brief remarks were made by 
Capt. John Brown, of Kansas notoriety. 

170 1868. Charles Dickens read his Christmas Carol 3,v\Ax\\t 
Trial from Piiimnck, in Mechanics Hall. 

.\ large audience was present. The price of tickets was S2. 

March 24. 

171 1853. Death of Benjamin F. Newton. 

Mr. Newton was District .\ttorney at the time of his death. He pos- 
sessed excellent abilities as a lawyer. His age was 32. 

172 1878. Death of the Rev. Seth Sweetser, D. D. 

He was born in Xewburyport, March 15, 1807. He was installed pas- 
tor of the Central Church in 1838, and pa.ssed the remainder of his life 
in Worcester. Dr. Sweetser was an Overseer of Harvard College ; was 
co'nnected with the management of other educational institutions; and 
was a prominent member of the American .\ntiquarian Society. 

• 

March 25. 

'73 ^833. Quinsigarnond Bank incorporated. 

1 74 1857. John Brown addressed a meeting in the City Hall. 




FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH. 

A. [1. 1883, 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 2>7 

March 26. 

175 1851. New Unitarian Church dedicated. 

The present edifice on Court Hill. It is of brick covered with mastic 
in squares to represent stone work, and cost about S25.000. which sum 
was raised by the sale of pews. Joel Wilder, mason, was the builder. 

176 1866. Matilda Heron in Camille, at the Theatre. 

March 27. 

177 i860. Free Pulilic Library opened. 

Accounts were opened with two hundred persons, and 36 catalogues 
were sold on the first day. The library, at this time, occupied the up- 
per story of Hank Block. Foster street. 

March 28. 

178 1827. Re\-. .-Mon/.o Hill ordained. 

179 1855. P. T. ISarnuiii lectured in the City Hall on Money 
Makiiii;. 

180 1876. Old Men's Home established. 

March 29. 

181 1728. "Voted that y'' Incourigment fur killing of Ratle 
Snakes in S*" Town Shall be three pence for every Ratle Snakes 
Taile or ratle So killed cS: brought to one or more of y= Select- 
men, who are directed to recive y'' Same." — Early Records. 

1S2 l86l. John S. Rarey, the Horse Tamer, with his cele- 
brated horse Cruiser, gave an exhibition in Mechanics Hall. 

March 30. 
183 1876. Lynde Brook Dam carried away by a freshet. 

"Dams, bridges, mills, roads and dwellings were swept away; but no 

lives were lost ,\bout 5000 feet of the Boston & Albany R. R. 

track was taken off. and the embankment washed away. ... At one 
time the water came within 50 feet of the Horse Car track- at New 
Worcester." The aggregate damages paid by the city, including the 
cost of the new dam. amounted to $227,000. • 
F 



38 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

March 31. 

184 1790. Death of Col. Timothy Bigelow. 

He was born in Worcester, August 12, 1739. His father, Daniel Big- 
elow, who married Elizabeth Whitney, came from Walertoun. and 
settled in the south part of Worcester, now included in Auburn, where 
he died at the age of 92.' Timothy was a blacksmith by trade. He 
became an ardent patriot; was chosen to comftiand the minute men; 
and marched with his company to Cambridge on the alarm, April 19, 
1775. He was a volunteer in the expedition against Quebec, where he 
was made a prisoner. He was appointed to command the 15th Mass. 
regiment; joined the northern army, and assisted in capturing Bur- 
goyne. After the war he ol)tained a grant of land in Vermont, and 
founded the town of Montpelier. He returned to Worcester in im- 
poverished circumstances, and died while a prisoner for debt. The 
entry in the Jail Book is that he was discharged "By De/h." See un- 
der date April 19. 

185 1857. Jolm P). Gough lectured in the New Hall for the 
benefit of the Mechanics Association. 

The largest lecture audience that had ever assembled in Worcester. 
S300. was realized. 

186 1 87 1. Worcester Choral Union incorporated. 

187 1882. Visit of the Zuni Indians. 

They were accompanied by Mr. Frank H. Gushing of the Smithsonian 
Institution; and numbered six chiefs of high rank. They visited the 
High School, Antiquarian Hall, the Wire Works and other manufac- 
tories, and the Jail. 

188 1883. Rev. George Allen died, aged 91 years, 2 months. 
He was born in a house that stood on the north corner of Main and 
School streets, February i, 1792. His father, the Hon. Joseph Allen, 
was Clerk of the Courts and afterwards a Member of Congress; his 
paternal grandmother was a sister of Samuel .\dams. George .Allen 
graduated at Vale College in 1813; was minister at Shrewsbury from 
1823 to 1840; and chaplain at the .State Lunatic Hospital from 184010 
1872. Mr. .\llen took part in the anti-slavery agitation, contributing 
much to the press, and writing several pamphlets that attracted con- 
siderable attention. He was the author of the celebrated Free Soil 
resolution of 1848. (See under dales June 21 and Dec. 5.) He was 
a tine scholar, and a writer of wonderful power. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 39 

April I. 

1S9 1851. First Daily Morning Transcript. 

This paper had no connection with the "Daily Transcript" published 
in 1845. Julius L. Clarke was the first _editor. It was at tirst neutral 
in politics, then Whig, and finally Republican. The name was changed 
to "Worcester Evening Gazette," Jan. i. 1866. The several editors of 
the "Transcript" after Mr. Clarke, were Charles E. Stevens, Edwin 
Bynner. J. B. D. Cogswell, Z. K. Pangborn, William R. Hooper and 
Caleb A. Wall. 

190 1858. Ruftis Choate lectured in Mechanics Hall on Ham- 
ilton ii/ni Burr. 

191 1868. Henr\' W. Shaw, alias Josh Billings, lectured in 
Mechanics Hall on Milk. 

192 1873. First issue of The Worcester Daily Press. 

A Democratic Journal. The last number was dated ."Xpril 27. 1878, 
when the subscription list was transferred to the .Spy. This enterprize 
was disastrous to those concerned; and several prominent Democrats, 
it is said, were "out of pocket" J75.000 in the aggregate. 

193 1883. Hon. Isaac Davis died, aged 83 years, 10 months. 

He was born in Xorthborough. June 2, 1799. He graduated at Brown 
University in 1S22; and took up his residence in Worcester the same 
year. He was admitted to the bar in 1825. He was Chief Engineer of 
the Fire Department in 1835; State Senator, 1844; and Mayor in 1856, 
1858, and 1861. He was the Democratic candidate for Governor in 
1846 and 1S47; '''"d Delegate to all the National Democratic Conven- 
tions from 1828 to i860. He acquired large wealth, mostly by real 
estate transactions. 

April 2, 

194 I73I- Worcester County incorporated. 
The act took effect the 10th of the following July. 

April 3. 

195 1865. News of the fall of Richmond received. 

Bells were rung and 100 guns fired on the Common and at Quinsiga- 
mond; the State Guards paraded; and there was an illumination in the 
evening. 



40 . THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

April 4. 

196 1726. First Schoolmaster hired : "We y"^ Subscribers 
Doe hearby Covenant & agree with nir. Jonas Rice to be y"^ 
Schoole master for S'' Town of Worcester and to teach Such 
Children & Youth as any of y'= Inhabitents Shall Send to him : 
to read & to write as y^^ Law Directs, &c : And to keep Such 
Schoole until! y^ fifteenth Day of December next Ensuing y'= 
Date hearof: S*" Schoole to [be] Supported at the Towns 
Charge. Nath" Moore "j 

Daniel Heywood ! Selectmen 
Benj" Flagg \ of Worcester^ 

James Taylor J 

— Earlv Records. 

197 1831. Death of Isaiah Thomas. 

He was born in Boston. January 19, 1749. The Afassac/iusft/s Spy 
was established by him in 1771, and became the organ of the patriots. 
.\ short time before the battle of Lexington, he removed his press and 
types to Worcester, where, after the war. he carried on the most ex- 
tensive publishing business in the country. He was Postmaster from 
177610 iSoi. Founder and patron of the .American .\ntiquarian .So- 
ciety; and author of a valuable History of Priming. 

19S 1879. F.tlouard Remenyi, the celebrated violinist, at 
Mechanics Hall. 

199 1881. Sarah Bernhardt as yJ'/(;/g'//'«v7/£' 6'i7/c//(V in Caiiiille, 
at the Theatre. 

Prices of seats, Si, $2 and S3 according to location. 

April 5. 

200 i860. Death of Hon. .A.bijah Bigelow. 

He was born in Westminster, Dec. 5. 1775. Graduated at Dartmouth 
College. 1795. Represented this district in Congress from iSlo to 
1815. Clerk of the Courts. 1817 to 1833. He lived for many years nt 
the corner of Front and Church streets, in the house recently removed 
to make way for Jonas G. Clarke's block. 

201 1872. P^scape of Sam Ferris, one of the Grafton Bank 
rubbers, from the Worcester Jail. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 4I 

Sam Ferris, otherwise "Worcester Sam" was awaiting trial for robbing 
the Grafton Bank. Oct. 25. 1870, by which act he and his associates 
secured SiSo.ooo. Ferris effected his escape from the fourth story 
window at the north end of the jail, forcing the bars by which it was 
guarded with a powerful jack screw furnished by confederates outside, 
and which he drew up with a rope. He then let himself down along 
the dead wall, a distance of 80 feet. He has never been recaptured. 

April 6. 

202 ly//' "Memento mori 

Under this covring sleeps 
the monldring Bons 
Ah - tis the trail Remains 
of Capt" William Jones 
On April 6"^ 1777 
Death him Remov'd 
from toils of Earth 
to joys of Heaven, 
^ts'i 

"Generally known as 'Tory Jones.' Kept a tavern on what is now Main 
street, nearly opposite Chatham street. His house was a favorite resort 
for the tories of Worcester in the early days of the Revolution. Capt. 
Jones entertained Capt. Brown and Ensign Oe Bernicre of his majesty's 
troops ordered here by Gen. Gage in the spring of 1775. [See No. 109] 
Gen. Gage at that time contemplated erecting a fortress on Chandler 
HiU. \\'illiam Jones married .Sarah Curtis, daughter of John Curtis." 
— Inscriptiotis fi-oni the Old Burial Grounds. 

April 7. 

203 1783. "Whereas a number of persons have manifested a 
disposition to Set out trees for Shades near the Meeting house 
& elsewhere about the Center of this Town, & the Town be- 
ing desirous of encouraging Such a measure which will be 
beneficial as well as ornamental 

"Therefore Voted, that any person being an Inhabitant of 
this Town, who shall injure or destroy such trees so set out, 
shall pay a fine not e.xceeding twenty shillings for every of- 
fence, to be disposed of to the use of the poor of the Town." 
Worcester Town Records. 



42 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

204 1865. Illuiniiiation for Union victories. 

205 1874. -Ml Saints [Episcopal] Church burned. 

Pearl street, on the site now occupied by the fine stone residence built 
for Dr. Bull. This church was of wood, built in 1847. T'^ "^"' -^" 
Saints Church, at the corner of Pleasant and Irving streets, was conse- 
crated January 4th, 1877. 

April 8. 

206 1848. First City Election. 

Ex-Gov. Lincoln and Rev. Rodney A. Miller, "a resiiected Divine, ran 
neck and neck" for the office of Mayor. Gov. Lincoln was elected by 
a close ni.ajority. Following is a list of Mayors since Lincoln: Henry 
Chapin. 1S49-50; Peter C. Bacon. 1851-2; John S. C. Knowllon. 1853- 
4; George \V. Richardson, 1855 and 1857; Isaac Davis, 1856, iSsSand 
1861 ; .-Mexander IL Bullock. 1859; William W. Rice in i860; P. Emory 
.\ldrich, 1862; D. Waldo Lincoln. 1863-4; Phineas Ball. 1865; James 
B. Blake. 1866-70; Edward Earle, 1871; George F. Verry, 1872; Clark 
Jillson. 1873. 1875-6; Edward L. Davis. 1874; Charles B. Pratt. 1877- 
9; Frank PL Kelley. 1880-1; Elijah B. Stoddard. 18S2; and Samuel E. 
Hildreth, the present [1S83] incumbent. 

207 1853. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher lectured before the City 
Anti-Slavery Society. 

208 1873. Fanny Janauschek in C/u-siicy ll'olJ. 

April 9. 

209 1836. Citizens Bank incorporated. 

210 1865. News of Lee's surrender. 

The despatch announcing the event was received late on Sunday eve- 
ning, and 100 guns were immediately fired on the Common. 

April 10. 

211 1796. "Sacred to the memory of Major William Tread- 
well, who died .\pril 10, A. D. 1796, .\et 46. 

"He enter'd the army in 1775, and devoted his whole time 
to the service of his Country, until the Independence of 
.'\merica was secured, he ever courted the field of battle, (S: 
his bravery was indesputable. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 43 

"A member of Capt. Timothy Bigelow's company of minute men which 
left Worcester, April 19. 1775. He was 2d lieutenant in Col. Thomas 
Crafts' regiment of artillery in the same year. About 1783 the Wor- 
cester Artillery was formed, and he was cTiosen captain. He was an 
origin.al member of the Society of the Cincinnati." — liiscripliniis from 
the Old Burial Grounds. 

212 1865. Celebration of Lee's surrender. 

Business was generally suspended. .Salutes were fired in different parts 
of the city. The Fire Department and other organizations paraded. 
There was a geoeral illumination in the evening. 

213 1873. Anton Rubinstein, the celebrated pianist and com- 
poser, at Mechanics Hall. 

He was born in Russia in 1829; and appeared in public when only 
eight years old. He became a pupil of Villoing at Moscow and 
Paris; and studied composition under Dehn at Berlin. He was for a 
time pianist to the Grand-Duchess Helena, and director of the Russian 
Musical Society. In concert tours through Europe and the United 
States, he achieved a grand success. 

214 1876. \Vorcester Continentals organized. 

They first paraded in public at the Centennial Celebration. July 4. 1S76. 

April II. 

215 1778. "On Saturday last arrived in Town, antl on Sunday 
proceeded on his way to Newport, where it is said, he is to 
be exchanged for the much abused Col. Ethan .Allen, Lieut. 
Col. Campbell of the 71st regiment." — Spy, Thursday, April 
16, 1778. 

April 12. 

216 1773. "Here lies inter'd the body of Major Daniel Hey- 
wood, who departed this life .\pril 12"' 1773 in y'^ 79"' year of 
his age. He was an early settler in this town and one of the 
first Deacons of the church in this Place, in which office he 
continued to the day of his Death. This monument is erect- 
ed at the desire and Expence of his Grandson cS: Heir, Dan- 
iel Hey wood. 

Psalm 110: 10: His epitaph. 



k 



44 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

"Was son of Deacon John Hey""ood of Concord, and came to Wor- 
cester in 1718. Married for his first wife Hannah Ward, daughter of 
Obediah Ward. Was chosen captain of the first military company 
formed in the town, and town treasurer in 1722. Held tiie office of 
.Selectman twenty years, between 1724 and 1753. and was Town Clerk 
in 1753. Was major of a company in his majesty's service that marched 
to the defence of the western frontier, .\ugust 8th, 1 748." — fiiscrip/ioiis 
from the Old Burial Grounds. 

April 13. 

217 1731- "Wliearas many .Small Children Cannot attend y'= 
Schoole in y'^ Center of y'= Town by Reason of y<= remotness 
of their Dwellings and to y^ intent that all Childrin may have 
y= benefite of Education, &c. 

"Voted that a Suitable number of Schoole Dames, not ex- 
ceeding five, be provided by y" Selectmen at y^ Charge of y'= 
Town for y' teaching of Small Childrin to read, and to be 
placed in y'^ Several parts of y^ Town as y'^ Selectmen may 
think most Conveinent, and Such Gentlewomen to be payd 
by y"^ pole as y* Selectmen & they may agree." — Early Rec- 
ords of Worcester. 

218 1867. George H. Ward, Post 10, Grand Army of the Re- 
public chartered. 

April 14. 

219 1772. "Here lie buried the remains of Lieut. Luke Brown, 
who having taken the infection of the small pox at New York 
and died of the same after his return home, viz : .^pril 14, 
1772. Aged 58. Buried here to prevent the spread of the 
infection. 

Luke Brown came to Worcester from .Sudbury sometime before 1750, 
and kept the public house which was burned Christmas eve. 1824, and 
which stood near the ancient first jail. He acquired wealth by specu- 
lating in public lands. Tt was while on a journey to New York for the 
purpose of purchasing the town now called New fane, in Vermont, that 
he caught the small pox. His body was buried on the north side of 
the Jo Bill road. Report says that he had few friends, was avaricious, 
and procured his property not perhaps by the most honorable means. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 45 

"In the French war he was heutenant of a detachment of men from 
Col. John Chandler's regiment under Capt. John Curtis, that marched 
to the rehef of Fort William Henry in 1 759." — Iitscriplions from the 
Old Burial Grounds. 

220 1820. Death of Hon. Levi Lincoln, senior. 

He was born in Hingham. May 15. 1749. Came to Worcester in 1775; 
Clerk of the Courts in 1775; and Judge of Probate from 1777 to 1781. 
He became a member of both branches of the Legislature; and in 
1800 was elected to Congress. He was Attorney General of the United 
States, 1801-5; Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. 1S07-S; and 
became Governor in consequence of the death of Gov. Sullivan in 1809. 
He was the father of a distinguished family. 

221 1861. News of the fall of Fort Sumter. 

The anxiously awaited tidings were received on Sunday evening, and 
great excitement prevailed. Spy extras were flisposed uf to the crowd 
as fast as they could be printed for several hours. 

April 15. 

222 1865. Death of President Lincoln. 

The dispatch announcing the assassination was received about midnight, 
and the citizens were aroused from their beds by the tolling of bells. 
News of the President's death was received early in the morning. The 
City Council met at 7, and after consultation a public meeting was 
called, which gathered in Mechanics Hall at 10. lion. .\. II. Bullock 
presided, and the exercises were of a religious character. Stores and 
dwellings were draped, and manifestations of mourning were general. 

223 1869. First performance in Worcester, of Theodore 
Thomas's Orchestra. 

April 16. 

224 1 861. First War Meeting. 

In the City Hall, presided over by the Mayor. Hon. Isaac Davis. Ad- 
dresses were made by distinguished citizens, and "the meeting was 
unanimous, hearty and enthusiastic." 

225 1872. Memorial observance of the death of Samuel F. B. 
Morse, inventor of the Telegraph. 

In the Council Chamber, City Hall. A sketch of Prof. Morse, written 
by Rev. George Allen, was read by Col. John D. Washburn. 

G 



46 THE WORCESTER BOOK. • 

April 17. 

226 1828. Worcester County Institution for Savings organized. 

227 1848. First City Government inaugurated. 

22S 1861. Departure of tiie Worcester Light Infantry for the 
seat of war. 

The Light Infantry belonged to the Sixth Regiment, hut were with the 
detachment that passed safely through Baltimore at the time of the 
riot, April 19th. and proceeded directly to Washington. The time of 
their service was mostly spent in Maryland. They arrived home on the 
1st of August. 

April 18. 

229 1864. Departure of the 57th Regiment. 

This regiment participated in the Battle of the Wilderness; spent the 
summer before Petersburg; and were engaged in numerous minor en- 
counters until the close of the w.ir. It w.as mustered out in August, 
1865. 

April 19. 

230 1774. The Grand Jury refused to serve under Chief Jus- 
tice Peter Oliver, who was charged with high crimes and mis- 
demeanors by the House of Representatives. 

The Grand Jury presented a remonstrance to the Court; but upon be- 
ing assured that the Chief Juslice would not attend, were sworn and 
performed their duty. 

231 ^775- no 'i">6''' marched from Worcester on the alarm at 
Le.\ington. 

"Before noon, on the 19th of April, an express came to the town, 
shouting, as he passed through the street at full speed, "to arms I to 
arms! war is begun!' His white horse, bloody with spurring, and 
dripping with sweat, fell exhausted ne.ar the church. Another was in- 
stantly procured, and the tidings went on. The bell rang out the alarm, 
cannon were fired, and messengers sent to every part of the town to 

collect the soldiery In a short time the minute men were 

paraded on the green, under Capt. Timothy Bigelow; after fervent 
prayer by the Rev. Mr. Maccarty, they took up the line of march. They 
were soon followed by as many of the, train bands as could be gath- 
ered, under Capt. Benjamin Flagg." — Lincoln's History. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 47 

232 1833. Death of Dr. William Paine. 

He w.is the eldest son of Hon. Timothy Paine, born in Worcester, June 
5, 1750. W.is educated in England; a loyalist in the Revolution; 
and was appointed .Vpothecary to the forces 4n America. After the 
war he resided in the British Provinces, and on the death of his father, 
returned to Worcester. "He possessed extensive professional learning 
and reiined literary taste, and was equally respected as a physician and 
a citizen." 

^33 1854. Death of Hon. John Davis. 

Was born in Northborough, Jan. 13, 1787. Graduated at Yale College 
in 1812; admitted to the bar in 1815. A Member of Congress from 
1825 to 1833; Governor, 1833-5 ^"'^ 1841-3; and United .States Sen.ator, 
1835-41, and 1845-53. He was popularly known as "Honest John 
Davis." 

234 1861. Dedication of the monument to Col. Timothy Big- 
elow, on the Common. 

The monument was erected by Timothy Bigelow- Lawrence of Boston, 
, a great-grandson of the revolutionary hero. A military and civic pro- 
cession paraded the streets; a salute was fired; and at the monument 
addresses were made by T. B. Lawrence, Esq., Mayor Davis, Ex-Gov. 
Lincoln, Rev. .\ndrew Bigelow, n. D. and Hon. John P. Bigelow of 
Boston, (grandsons of Col. Bigelow,) Hon. B. F. Thomas; and the 
vener,al)le Tyler liigelow of W.itertown, a nephew of Col. Bigelow. 

April 20. 
-35 1859. Hon. Carl Schurz lectured in the City Hall. 

236 1861. Departure of the Third Battalion of Rifles. 

Made up of the Worcester City Guards, the Emmet Guards, and the 
Holden Rifles; the battalion comm.anded by Major Charles Devens. 
They were on duty about Baltimore most of their time of service, and 
arrived home on the 2d of August. 

April 21. 

237 1830. $2,500 voted by the Town to purchase land for the 
State Lunatic Hospital. 

238 1848. Mechanics Bank incorporated. 



48 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

April 23. 

239 1865. Memorial Discourse on Abraham Lincoln by Rev. 
Seth Sweetser, d. d. 

This Discourse was printed. 

April 24. 

240 1775. John Hancock and Samuel Adams, delegates to the 
Continental Congress, arrived in Worcester. 

They remained two days waiting for a suitiible escort to I'liiladelpli;!. 
A letter written by Hancock at this time, is printed in the "Ihuulrcd 
Boston Orators," page 92. 

April 25. 

241 i£7i. Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated. 

April 26. 

242 1845. Worcester Aqueduct Company organized. 

This Company was incorporated Feb. 28, 1845, f'^"' ''1*^ purjiuse of con- 
structing and maintaining an aqueduct, to conduct water fn^ni Bladder 
Pond for the use of the town. Stephen Salisbury, Isaac Davis, William 
A. Wheeler, Henry W. Miller and .Samuel Davis were the C'ommillee 
of .Managers. The right and property of this company were purchased 
by the city, June 8, 1848. 

243 1852. Visit of Louis Kossuth. 

He arrived at 4.30 1'. M. from Springtield, and was received with ring- 
ing of bells and tiring of cannon; flags and decorations were displaycil. 
Kossuth rode in procession to the Common, where he was introduced 
to the people by .Mayor Bacon at the speakers' stand, and made a very 
eloquent address. He also addressed a meeting at the City Hall in the 
evening. 

April 27. 

244 1861. .\n effigy of Jeff. Davis was discovered hanging at 
the corner of Main iSc Kim streets. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 49 

April 28. 

245 1789. ''On Tuesday last, the first piece of Corduroy made 
at the manufactory in this town [on School street] was taken 
from the loom." — S/>y, Thursdax, April JO, JJSq. 

246 1846. Church of the Unity dedicated. 

247 1873. Gipsies warned to depart the town. 

In the ancient times in New England it was the custom upon the ap- 
pearance of strangers within the town, for the constable to order them 
to depart forthwith. This salutary method was revived by Mayor Jill- 
son, who proclaimed that "Whereas, it has been customary in years 
past for large numbers of wandering vagrants, known as 'Gipsies,' to 
camp in the suburbs of the city, without any visible purpose e.\cept 
'plunder'; therefore in view of this great annoyance, and the liability 
that diseases dangerous to public health may break out in some of these 
camps, they are ordered to forthwith leave the city.'' This action \\'as 
criticized as being high-handed and unconstitutional; but the Mayor 
look the responsibility, and the (jipsies went. 

April 29. 

24S 1790. "Last Thursday in the afternoon, the Hon. John 
Jay, Esq., Chief Justice of the United States, arrived in this 
Town, and the next morning sat out for Boston." — Spy, Thi/rs- 
i/av, May 6, lygo. 

249 1846. Rev. Edward Everett Hale ordained Pastor of the 
Ciiurch of the Unity, 

He was rlismissed luly 27, 1S56. 

250 1861. S3000 voted by the City Council to aid enlistments. 
To be expended in uniforms and equipments. 

April 30. 

251 1814. Rev. Samuel Austin, d. d. brought suit to recover 
Ministerial Land sold by the Town. 

Judgment was rentlered for the demandant, but was released by the 
Parish. 



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May I. 

252 1837. The Town voted to receive its portion of the sur- 
phis revenue of tlie United States. 

The first instalment amounted to over $6,000. Of the whole amount, 
87,000 was paid towards the debt of the town, and Main street was 
paved with part of the remainder. 

253 1840. "HARRISONISM IN WORCESTER. 

"Harrisonism exhibited itself in this Town on Friday of last 
week, in a manner that has inflicted a lasting disgrace upon 
the party. It was expected that a large number of delegates 
to the Whig Convention at Baltimore would pass through town 
that afternoon ; and accordingly certain prominent men of the 
Harrison party made preparation to give them a welcome, af- 
ter the established form in which Harrisonism now exhibits its 
hospitality. They took a barrel oi hard cider, highly charged, 
it is said, with brandy, and mounted it conspicuously in tlie 
Depot building of the Boston & Worcester Railroad. \ pole 
was stuck into the bunghole, across the top of which was a 
signboard bearing the conspicuous inscription — 'Hard Cidf.r ; 
Hf/p Yoitrsch'es.' And underneath was hung a miserable 
mockery of our national flag — a Harrison pocket handker- 
chief. Hard crackers and cheese flanked the sides of the 
barrel, and a noisy dandy negro officiated as master of cere- 
monies. The cars having been delayed on the road two hours 
beyond their time, and the cider having circulated freely in 
the meantime, among the devotees, old and young, of the 
'hard cider candidate,' the 'Harrison enthusiasm' had got to 
so high a pitch when the cars came in that it burst forth as 
though Pandemonium had let loose its masses. Prominent 
Whigs were screaming 'hard cider' at the top of their voices ; 
pails of it were thrust into the cars, along with broken cheese 
and baskets of crackers, where it was caught up by ^\'hig dan- 
dies in kid gloves, with as much apparent delight as the caged 
beasts in a menagerie seize their daily allowance of refuse 
meat." — \Vp7-ccsier Palladium, Wednesday, May 6, 1H40. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 5 I 

254 1844. Quinsigamond Lodge, No. 43, Independent Order 
of Odd Fellows instituted. 

The first Lodge chartered in Worcester. Other Lodges are Worcester, 
No. 56; Central, No. 16S, formed Sept. 17, 1S74; and Ridgely, No. 112. 

255 1861. Home Guards organized. 

Consisting of the honorary and past members, and the friends of the 
Worcester Light Infantry. The officers were : Captain, D. Waldo Lin- 
coln; First Lieut., Henry W. Conklin; Second Lieut., W. A.Williams; 
Third Lieut., Putnam W. Taft; Fourth Lieut., Ivers Phillips; Clerk, 
R. M. Gould. This company was composed mostly of elderly men, and 
performed escort duty, attended soldiers' funerals, etc., until replaced 
by the State Guards in 1S63. 

May 2. 

256 1818. Death of William Charles White. 

Actor, dramatist, and lawyer, born in Boston in 1 777. He appeared 
at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston, in 1796, as Norval. He wrote 
"Orlando," a tragedy, some minor poems and plays, and two or three 
novels. In iSoi, he left the stage, and turned his attention to the law. 
Removed to Worcester where he edited the National Ai^is for a time; 
and in 181 1, was appointed County Attorney. He published a Com- 
pendium of the Laws of Massachusetts in 3 vols., and two orations. 

257 1825. Town Hall dedicated. 

An address was delivered by Hon. John Davis. The co.st of the build- 
ing was about $10,000. It has been enlarged and several times re- 
modeled. 

May 3. 

258 1850. Explosion in the Mayor's office. 

An attempt was made about midnight to blow up the building on Main 
street, near .Sudbury, in which was the office of Mayor Chapin, by means 
of a 6 inch hand grenade. The concussion was very severe; the door 
of the office was broken to fragments, and a piece of the shell went 
through the brick wall in the rear, while the building was considerably 
shattered. This outrage was one result of the temperance agitation, in 
which Mayor Chapin had taken a prominent part; and the principal in 
the affair was Jubal Harrington, quondam Postmaster, and editor of the 
Rcpiihlican, who had promised to give the Free Soilers and Temperance 



52 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

Agitators "hell and scissors." Harrington forfeited his bonds and fled 
to California, where he became a judge and a man of consequence. 

259 ^775- First issue of The Massachusetts Spy in Worcester. 
The Spy was issued from the press in Worcester after a suspension of 
three weeks, during which time Mr. Thomas, with the aid of Cieneral 
Joseph Warren and Colonel Timothy Bigelow, effected the removal of 
his establishment fron\ Boston. This number contains an account of 
the Battle of Lexington, in which the publisher took part. The first 
impression is in possession of the American Antiquarian Society, and 

, bears Mr. Thomas's certificate that it was the first thing ever printed 
in Worcester. 

260 1811. "On Friday last, Caleb yephterson was exposed in 
this town in the Pillory, for one hour and an half, pursuant to 
his sentence, upon three several convictions, for the odious 
and detestable crime of Blasphemy." — Spy, IVeibicsday, May 
8, 1811. 

May 4. 

261 1750' [From the Warrant for a Town Meeting, May 4fh, 
I 750 : "For y"^ Town to Come into Some method that People 
may Sit in y' Seats [in the meeting house] assigned to pre- 
vent Disorders & that they dont put themselves too forward."] 
"Voted that y'= late Seators give Tickitts to Such People who 
have not taken their Seats properly according to y"^ Last Seat- 
ing directing them to Sit whear they ought to prevent Disor- 
der and fill up properly any Pews latley built according to y*^ 
Design of y'= Town in making the Grants."— Early Records. 

May 5. 

262 1779' Leinuel Burnham and Joshua Mossman were pub- 
licly whipped forty stripes each, for passing counterfeit money. 

May 6. 

263 1657. The first grant of land in the vicinity of Worcester 
was made by the General Court of Massachusetts to Increase 
Nowell of Charlestown, and comprised 3,200 acres. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 53 

264 1844. Convention of those opposed to the annexation of 
Texas. 

At the Town Hall. Hon. Solomon Strong of Leominster was presi- 
dent. Resolutions condemnatory of the course of the administration 
were adopted. Hon. Charles Allen made an address; and additional 
resolutions were offered by Rev. George Allen. 

May 7. 

265 1872. Rum Sellers celebrate their victory by a street pa- 
rade. 

On the question "Shall any person be allowed to manufacture, sell, or 
keep for sale, ale, porter, strong beer, or lager beer in this city," the 
vote stood, yes, 2143; no, 21 15. In the evening, all the liquor shops 
closed doors at an early hour. A band of music in a wagon followed 
by a large and noisy crowd, went through some of the principal streets. 
Bonfires were kindled in different parts of the city, and some riotous 
conduct was manifested. 

May 9. 

266 1775. "May 10. — The commanding officer at Cambridge 
has given leave to the regulars who were taken prisoners, 
either to go to Boston and join their respective regiments, or 
have hberty to work in the country for those who will employ 
them. In consequence of which, those who were confined in 
Worcester, Massachusetts, fifteen in number, heartily request- 
ed to be employed by the people, not choosing to return to 
their regiments to fight against their American brethren, though 
some of them expressed their willingness to spill their blood 
in defence of their King in a righteous cause. They all set 
out yesterday for different towns." — Pennsv/vania 'yournal, 
May 24, I77S- 

267 1862. Anna E. Dickinson lectured in Washburn Hall. 
Her first appearance in Worcester. 

268 1873. Home for Aged Females dedicated. 

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May 10. 

269 1828. The Town voted to purchase the Pine Meadow 
Burial Ground. 

This lot comprising eight acres was bought of Samuel Hathaway for 
^100 per acre. No interments were made here of late years; and since 
1S70, all the bodies have been removed to other places. 

May II. 

270 1801. Oliver Ellsworth passed through Worcester on his 
return from France. 

Ellsworth was prominenl in the revolutionary councils of Connecticut, 
and a member of the Convention for framing the Constitution of the 
United States. He served as Senator from 1789 to 1795, when he was 
appointed Chief Justice by President Washington. In 1799, he was 
associated with William R. Davie and William Vans Murray, to adjust 
the differences with France. He was born in 1745, and died in 1S07. 

271 1829. Death of Stephen Salisbury, senior. 

He came to Worcester from Boston before the Revolution, and opened 
a store just north of Lincoln square, in the ownership of which his 
brother Samuel, who carried on the business in Boston, was concerned. 
The Salisbury mansion, at the head of Main street, was erected by them. 

May 12. 

272 1842. Car manufactory of Bradley and Rice burned. 
At W.ishington square. Loss, j!20,ooo. 

273 i860. Reception to Hon. Isaac Davis, on his return from 
the Charleston Convention. 

Col. Davis was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention at 
Charleston, South Carolina; and was firm in his allegiance to Stephen 
A. Douglas. On his arrival home he was received at Washington sqr. 
by the Worcester Light Infantry and National Band, with a large body 
of citizens, and escorted to his residence, where he was addressed by 
George W. Hentley and made an appropriate reply. 

May 13. 

274 1726. "Voted that Thanks be returned to y'' Hon'''' .Adam 
winthrop, Kscjr. for his botmty in bestowing a Cushing on y'= 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 55 

Town as furniture for y^' pulpit, and that y^ Town Clerk pre- 
sent his Honr. a Coppy of S'' vote." — Early Records. 

275 1856. Edward Everett delivered his Oration on Washing- 
ton, in the City Hall. 

"After the sectional warfare of opinion and feeling reached a dangerous 
height, anxious if possible to bring a counteractive and conciliating in- 
fluence into play, I devoted the greater part of my time for 

three years to the attempt to give new strength in the hearts of my 
countrymen to the last patriotic feeling in which they seemed to beat 
in entire unison, — veneration and love for the name of Washington, 
and reverence for the place of his rest. With this object in view, I 
travelled thousands of miles, by night and by day, in midwinter and 
midsummer, speaking three, four, and five times a week, in feeble 
health, and under a heavy burden of domestic care and sorrow, and 
inculcating the priceless value of the Union in precisely the same terms 
from Maine to Georgia and from New«Vork to St. Louis." — Puhlic 
Speech of Mr. Everett. 

The Mount Vernon Fund, collected through the efl'orts of .Mr. Everett 
and which was applied to the purchase of Washington's home estate, 
amounted, to nearly Sioo,ooo. 

276 1864. People's Savings Bank incorporated. 

277 1879. August Wilhelmj, the renowned violinist, at Me- 
chanics Hall. 

May 14. 

278 1872. Deacon Benjamin Bntman died, aged 85. 

lie was a native of Worcester, and began mercantile life in 1S08 as a 
clerk in the drug store of George Brinley, in Boston. He commenced 
business in Worcester in iSi5 or 17 as a dealer in West India goods. 
He retired in 1836; built Butman, Brinley and Warren blocks; and 
became a heavy real estate owner. President of the Central Bank, 
1829-36; also president of the Citizens' Bank. About 1812, he pur- 
chased 45 acres of land bounded by Main, Pleasant, New bury and 
Chandler streets, for which he paid ?7,ooo. 

May 15. 

279 1667. Capt. Daniel Gookin, Capt. Edward Johnson, Sam- 
uel Andrew and Andrew Belcher, were ordered by the Gen- 



56 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

eral Court to take an exact view of "a place aliout lo miles 
westward of Marlborrow called Quandsicamond ponds," and 
to make report "whether it be capable to make a village," etc. 

In their report the committee stated : ''Wee conceue therre may bee 
enough medow forr a small plantation orr towne of about thirrty fam- 
ilies," and if certain former grants were annexed, "it, may supply 
about sixty families." 

280 1 85 1. Mechanics Savings Bank incorporated. 

281 1851. Ralph Waldo Emerson lectured on the Fugitive 
Slave Law. 

282 1861 . Charlotte Cushman as Meg Mcrrilics, at the theatre. 

Miss Cushman <lied I'"el). 18, 1S76, in her 60th year. 

May 16. 

283 I79I- Two shocks of an earthquake in this and neigh- 
boring towns. 

284 1832. In the Spy of this date the selectmen are criticized 
for licensing "a company of strolling actors calling themselves 
Circus Riders, to exhil)it their fooleries here" ; and it further 
says : "Who does not know that no one gets any good by at- 
tending such exhibitions ? — That by going there he encoiu'- 
ages idleness, cruelty and vice ? It is hoped that this is the 
last time we shall be troubled with such unwelcome visitors." 

285 1874. Col. James Estabrook died, aged 77. 

He was born in Holden, and came to Worcester in 1829, when he en- 
gaged in the grocery business with Gen. Nathan Heard at the old 
"Green .Store," on Main street, nearly opposite the Court House. Sub- 
sequently he was in business in Boston. He was an .\lderman of Wor- 
cester in 1848-9; and Sheriff of the County, 1S51-2. He possessed 
large wealth, the result of careful investments in real estate. 

May 17. 

286 1806. "Erected in memory of Mr. Lemuf.i. Rice .'Et. 66. 
and Mr. Luke Rice .'Et. 62. who died within 15 minutes of 
each other oit May 17, 1806. Brothers which were united in 
life and not divided in death. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 57 

"Lemuel Rice was private in Capt. David Chadwick's company that 
marciied to Hadley, Aug. 28, 1777. Jailor from 178S to 98. His 
daugliter married Benjamin Russell, editor of the Boston Coluinlnan 
Centinciy — Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

May 18. 

287 1767. Instructions to Joshua Bigelow, senior, Represent- 
ative to the General Court : "That you use your Influence 
to obtain a law to put an End to that unchristian and Impol- 
itick Practice of making Slaves of the Humane Speices in this 
Province and that you give your vote for none to serve in his 
Majestys Council who you may have Reason to think will use 
their Influence against such a Law or that Sustain any office 
Incompatible with such Trust and in such Choice Prefer such 
Gentleman only who have Distinguished themselves in the 
Defence of our Liberty." — Worcester Town Records. 

2S8 1773. Declaration of Rights approved. 

This Declaration is printed in the Collections of The Worcester Society 
of Antiquity, Vol. IV., page 203. 

289 1854. J. S. Orr, alias "Angel Gabriel," with his brazen 
trumpet, collected a crowd, and began the delivery of a "No 
Popery" harangue, when he was arrested by the police for 
disturbing the peace, and locked up. A large and excited 
crowd gathered about the Common, where Dexter F. Parker 
made a speech "full of sound and fury," as the Spy has it ; 
followed by others. The assemblage soon became violent : 
stones were thrown, one hitting Sheriff George W. Richard- 
son on the head ; and a rescue of the jirisoner was threat- 
ened. Finally, the City Guards were ordered out, and the 
rioters dispersed. 

"Gabriel" was a Scotchman, Sandy McSwish by name, although he 
called himself Orr or Horr. His father was of the Clan Gordon. Sandy 
was liorn on the Isle of Skye, Sept. 3, 1809. He was bound ai>prentice 
ti) a weaver. His father having died, his mother married a Baptist 
minister named Orr. Sandy joined a company of strolling players; 
afterwards was a Methodist preacher; and then csme to America and 
joined the Mormons. After following various avocations, he finally 



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began preaching in public places against popish authority and foreign 
influence. He had a horn or trumpet which he blew to attract an 
audience, hence the name "Gabriel." He acted as an adjunct to the 
Native American or "Know Nothing" party, which performed a praise- 
worthy service in annihilating the old Whig party. 

May 19. 

290 1783. Protest against the return of the absentees or tories. 

Printed in the Collections of The Worcester Society of Antiquily, Vol. 
IV., pp. 440-444. 

291 1877. Hon. Edward Earle died, aged 67. 

He was born in Leicester; came to Worcester in lSj2, and opened a 
store for the sale of flour, on Central street. Afterwards was in the 
iron trade with Joseph Pratt, from which he retired in 1S48, when he 
sold his interest to F. H. Inman. He then engaged in the card cloth- 
ing business with his half-brother, Timothy K. Earle, from which he 
withdrew a few years before his death. Mr. Earle was chosen Select- 
man, Representative and Alderman; and in 1S71, was elected Mayor 
to serve the unexpired term of James G. BlaUe. He was a prominent 
member of the Society of Friends. 

292 1878. [Sunday] D. L. Moody, the celebrated Evangelist, 
preached afternoon and evening in Mechanics Hail. 

May 20. 

293 1724. First allotment of pews in the meeting house. 
See Early Records of Worcester, Book I., pp. 24-26. 

294 1852. Worcester Musical Association formed. 

This organization had no connection with the present Worcester County 
Musical Association. It existed about three years. 

295 1861. Dispatches in the Telegraph Office seized by gov- 
ernment officials. 

Simultaneous action took place throughout the northern states, and 
considerable treason was brought to light. 

296 1873. A house on Millstone hill was taken by the sheriff, 
by virtue of a warrant from two justices of the peace, to be 
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 59 

Considerable opposition to this action was manifested in the Board of 
Aldermen, some claiming that Mayor Jillson had overstepped his au- 
thority in seizing private property; but on the testimony of prominent 
physicians that the exigencies of the case necessitated prompt measures, 
he was sustained. At this time there were 75 cases of small pox in the 
city, knowledge of which was kept from the public- Happily, the mal- 
ady quickly subsided, and the building was not used. 

May 21. 

297 1777- "Here lyes inten'd the remains of Capt. Daniel 
Ward, who departed this life May 21'' 1777, in the 77"' year 
of his age." — Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

Was son of Obediah Ward, an original settler of Worcester. Daniel 
built a house opposite the Common, which he sold in 1750 to Sheriff 
Gardner Chandler, who erected on the spot the fine mansion, occupied 
later by Judge Barton, and which was removed to make way for Tay- 
lor's Building. 

298 1836. First Baptist Church burned. 

On the site of the present ediiice, east of the Common. This church 
was erected in 1813. The fire was the act of an incendiary. 

299 1874. Death of John P. Kettell. 

He was born in Boston in 1797; came to Worcester in 1S18, and 
opelied a shop in Lincoln square for the manufacture and sale of hats, 
caps, furs, etc., in which business he continued until his death. He 
occupied successively stores in Goddard's Row, Butman Block, and 
Universalist Church building, corner of Main and Foster streets. He 
was one of the founders of the Mechanics Association, Selectman, and 
Deacon of the First Unitarian Church. 

300 1878. First National Dog Show, in Mechanics Hall. 

May 22. 

301 1801. Lightning struck the house of Judge F^dward Bangs, 
on the east side of Main street, opposite the Court House, 
doing considerable damage to the wood work, and breaking 
two large looking glasses. 

302 1 821. Rev. ArKtius B. Hull ordained Pastor of the Old 
South Church. 

Mr. Hull died in Worcester, May 17, 1826. 



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303 1852. Hope Cemetery consecrated. 

The City Council and a large concourse of citizens were present. Mayor 
Bacon made a short address, detailing the reasons for the purchase of 
the ground. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. E. Hale, and Rev. Elam 
Smalley delivered an address. The exercises closed with prayer by 
Rev. S. Sweetser, and singing by the choir. 

Hope Cemetery originally comprised 50 acres, and was purchased in 
1851 for §1,855. Additions have been made to the original tract. 

May 23. 

304 I775- "The Town voted unanimously that if the Con- 
tinental Congress should declare the American Colonies in- 
dependent of Great Britain that they will support the measure 
with their lives and fortunes." — JVonesU'r Town Records. 

May 24. 

305 1856. Indignation Meeting in consequence of the assault 
on Senator Sumner. 

At the City Hall. J. S. C. Knowlton presided; and speeches were 
made by P. Emory Aldrich, Dr. Cutler, Judge Allen, Dexter V. ParUer, 
J. B. D. Cogswell and Rev. Horace James. Resolutions .severely con- 
demning the outrage were adopted. 

May 25. 

306 1767. Dwelling house of Jarnes Barber burned. 

307 1861. First New Hampshire Regiment passed through 
the city, bound for the seat of war. 

It was received by local military companies and escorted to Mechanics 
Hall, where a welcome was extended by Mayor Davis, and a collation 
served. 

May 26. 

308 1876. Samuel J. Frost executed. 

For the murder of his brother-in-law at Petersham the previous July. 
When the drop fell, the force of the fall was so great that the rope cut 
nearly through the neck, almost severing the head from the body. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 6 1 

May 27. 

309 1845. Laying of the corner stone of St. John's Church, 
Temple street. 

310 1854. Indignation Meeting in consequence of the seizure 
in Boston of Anthony Bums, an escaped slave. 

At the City Hall. Speeches were made by W. W. Rice, Dr. O. Martin, 
Thomas Drew, T. W. Higginson and S. S. P'oster. It was "voted unan- 
imously to lay aside business Monday, [this meeting was on Saturday 
evening] and proceed to Boston en masse to meet the friends of liberty 
to take counsel upon the emergencies of the times." 900 per- 
sons went to Boston on the 27th; and on Monday the 29th, there was 
a special train with tickets at half-price, of which a large number availed 
themselves. 

May 28. 

311 1791. "Saturday night last, Stephen Burroughs, Stephen 
Cook, Stephen Cook, Jun. and Simon VVetherbee, who were 
confined in the gaol in this town, effected their escape by 

sawing a passage for themselves through the grates 

One hour in the pillory, thirty stripes, and about seven weeks 
imprisonment were yet due to Burroughs." — Spy, Thursday, 
June 2, ijgi. 

Burroughs had, for immoralities committed, as was alleged, in Charlton 
where he was teaching school, been sentenced to receive one hundred 
and seventeen stripes on the naked back; to stand two hours in the 
pillory; to sit one hour on the gallows with a rope around his neck; 
to remain confined in prison three months; and procure bonds for his 
good behavior for seven years. His conviction appears to have been un- 
warranted by the evidence, which was questionable and slender, while 
the sentence imposed by the judges, whose minds were evidently biased 
by the former reputation of the prisoner, was unreasonably severe and 
out of proportion to the offence. There is some evidence to show that 
the public sympathy in his behalf, openly expressed, was finally mani- 
fested in a practical manner. In the published memoirs of Burroughs, 
the statement is made "that many people in the vicinity were of opin- 
ion that he was too severely punished, among whom were some of the 
first characters in the county. Burroughs was aware of this, and cher- 
ished secret hopes of deliverance. One night about I2 o'clock, he says 
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his prison door was forced open, and he was requested to depart. He 
walked out, and passed between two ranks of people to a great dis- 
tance; the number appearing to him not less than a thousand. All this 
time there was a profound silence; and he departed, igjiorant of the 
names of his deliverers." 

312 1833. Exhibition of the Blind by Dr. S. (j. Howe. 

In the Old South Church. A collection was taken which amounted to 
$200. 

313 1875. Taylor's Building burned. 

On Main street, opposite the Common. This building was erected on 
the bite of the Gardner Chandler mansion by R. C. Taylor in 1870, at 
a cost of $160,000. The fire began at sunset and burned fiercely until 
midnight, being confined mostly to the upper stories. In the pecuniary 
loss, this conflagration was exceeded, of those which have occurred in 
Worcester, only by the Merrifield fire of 1S54. 

May 29. 

314 1868. Ex-Governor Levi Lincoln died, aged 85: 

He was born in Worcester, Oct. 25, 1782. Graduated at Harvard Col- 
lege in 1802, and was admitted to the bar in 1805. .State Senatpr, 1812; 
Representative, 1816-23; .Speaker, 1822; Lieut. -Governor, 1823; Judge 
of Supreme Court, 1824; Governor, 1S25-34; Member of Congress, 
1S35-41; Collector of Boston, 1S41 to Sept. 1843; State Senator, 1844- 
45; President of the Senate, 1S45; ^"^ fi''*' Mayor of Worcester, 1848. 

May 30. 

315 1868. First observance of Memorial or Decoration Day 
by the Grand Army. 

May 31. 

316 1812. [Sunday] Ordinance of Baptism by Immersion first 
administered in Worcester. 

317 1813. "In Memory of Dea" John Chamberlain who died 
May 31, 1 8 13. ^t. 68. 

"Dea. John Chamberlain w.as the eldest son of Dea. Jacob Chamberlain. 
Was disarmed by the Committee of Correspondence in May, 1775. Se- 
lectman from 1785 to 1802, three years excepted. Was Deacon of the 
First Parish twenty-two years from 1 791 to 1S12. He married Mary, 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 63 

daughter of Capt. John Curtis; and his son, Hon. John Curtis Cham- 
berlain, was a distinguished lawyer of Chavlestown N. H., and a Mem- 
ber of Congress from that state. Another son, Gen. Thomas Cham- 
berlain, was Crier of the Courts for seventeen years previous to his 
death, and was the tirst President of the Common Council of the city 
of Worcester. He filled most of the military offices from corporal to 
brigadier general with the highest honor to himself, and to the satis- 
faction of his command. Another son, Levi, a lawyer of distinction at 
Fitzwilliam, N. H., afterwards at Keene, where he died, was a member 
of the Peace Congress. Another son, Henry, was also a lawyer, who 
practised law in Maine and Georgia." — Iiucriplions from tlw Old Bur- 
ial Grounds. 

June I. 

318 1865. Eulog}- on Abraham Lincoln by Alexander H. Bul- 
lock. 

Delivered in Mechanics Hall before the City Government and citizens 
of Worcester. The Eulogy was printed by order of the City Council. 

319 1872. Edward A. Sothern as Lord Dundreary, at the 
Theatre. 

320 1881. Rev. Roland A. Wood installed Pastor of the Church 
of the Unity. 

The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. H. W. Bellows of X. V. 

321 1883. Mrs. Langtry, the yersey Lily, at the Theatre. • 

The play was Gilbert's comedy o{ Pygmalion and Galatea; and the 
prices of admission were $1,00, $1,50 and 32,00. The audience was not 
a large one. 

June 2. 

322 1776. "Here lies Buried the Body of Capt. James Good- 
win, who departed this life June 2'"' 1776, in y<^ 62'' year of 
his age. 

"Capt. James Goodwin was captain of a company of men under Col. 
John Chandler, which left Worcester on the alarm for the relief of 
Fort William Henry in 1757. In 1760 he was captain of a company of 
militia numbering forty-eight men. Selectman, 1759. A signer of the 
royalist protest of 1774." — Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grottnds. 

323 1854. Business suspended in consequence of the rendition 
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Stores were closed and draped in mourning; bells were tolled; and 
flags displayed reversed and at half-mast. A meeting was held on the 
Common, and adressed by W. W. Rice, Rev. Mr. .■\dams. Dexter F. 
Parker and Adin Thayer. 

324 1856. Lincoln House opened. 

The rear portion of this block was erected by Hon. Levi Lincoln, about 
1812, and occupied by him as a residence until 1835, when it became 
the "Worcester House." In 1843, James H. Wall and Edward H. 
Hemenvvay purchased the property, which comprised 33,000 sqr. ft. 
of land, for $14,000, and erected a one-story building in front, divided 
into seven stores known as the "tombs." These were removed in 1854 
and the present Lincoln House Block erected, to which the old build- 
ing in the rear was joined. The front portion has not been used as a 
hotel for nearly twenty years. 

325 1874. Worcester Firemen's Relief Association organized. 

June 3. 

326 1841. Universalist Society formed. 

327 1862. Gottschalk, the celebrated pianist, at Washburn 
Hall. 

Louis Moreau Gottschalk was born at New Orleans in 1829, and died 
at Rio de Janeiro in 1869. He was educated in Paris; and made his 
first appearance in Europe. He returned to America in 1S53, where 
his performances were attended with great success. "His touch com- 
bined extreme delicacy with force and dash; and his style of playing 
had a dreamy and sensuous charm." He composed more than lifly 
pieces for the piano. 

June 4. 

328 1834. Worcester Academy or Manual Lalior High School 
dedicated. 

329 1854. [Sunday morning] Four Effigies of parties con- 
cerned in the rendition of Anthony Burns, were discovered 
hanging on the Common. 

They were labeled as follows: I. "Pontius Pil.ate Loring, the I'njust 
Judge." 2. "lien Hallet, the Kidnapper." 3. "Caleb Cushing, the 
Bloodhound." 4. Franklin Pierce, Satan's Journeyman." 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 65 

June 5. 

330 1877. Inspection and acceptance of the new Lynde 
Brook Dam. 

June 6. 

331 1804. First public parade of the Worcester Light Infantry, 
Capt. Levi Thaxter. 

332 1876. Anna E. Dickinson as Anne Boleyii, in her play 
"A Crown of Thorns," at the Theatre. 

June 7. 

333 1812. [Sunday] Rev. Dr. Austin preached two sermons 
against the Baptists, who were getting a foothold in the town. 
"In the first of these two sermons the liaptists were called *a sneaking 
set who hovered about the suburbs, not daring to come into the center 
of the town,' in allusion to their meeting in outer district school houses. 
In the other discourse, (records Dea. Wilson) 'the Rev. Dr. railed 
against what he was pleased to denominate the audacity of the Baptists 
in approaching the droppings of his sanctuary,' alluding to their hold- 
ing a meeting on the Common." — WaWs Keininisceutes. 

334 1827. Rev. Rodney .\. Miller ordained Pastor of the Old 
South Church. 

He was dismissed April 12, 1S44. This was Mr. Miller's only pastorate. 
He died at Troy, N. V., Sept. 29, 1876, aged 79. 

335 1861. Funeral honors to Stephen A. Douglas. 

Business was suspended from 10 to 11 A. M.; bells were tolled, and 
flags displayed at half-mast. 

June 8. 

336 1782. Grievances enumerated in instructions to the Rep- 
resentative to the General Court. 

Printed in the Collections of The Worcester Society of .\ntiquity, Vol. 
IV., pp. 423-4. 

337 1864. Webster Park dedicated. 

A pleasure ground opened at New Worcester for the purpose of in- 
creasing travel over the horse railroad. Tame bears and other animals 
were among the attractions. The Park was closed after a few' years. 



66 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

June 9. 

338 1862. William G. Brownlow, the noted Tennessee refugee, 
addressed a meeting in Mechanics Hall. 

Parson Brownlow died April 30, 1877, in his 72d year. 

June 10. 

339 1747- Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty installed Pastor of the 
Church. 

340 1866. Henry T. Weikle shot. 

While arresting a drunken man the officers were set upon by a mob 
which followed them to the City Hall. A thousand or more gathered 
about the Police Office, throwing stones and indulging in other violent 
conduct. An officer named Lowell, on being hit by a missile, fired his 
revolver into the crowd, fatally wounding Weikle, an inoffensive Cer- 
man, who had been attracted by the disturbance. Lowell was tried, 
and sentenced to imprisonment for one year. The widow of Weikle 
was paid giooo by vote of the City Council. 

341 1879. Tornado on Main street. 

Most of the force was manifested near the Central Cliurch. Trees were 
broken, chimneys blown down, a buikling demolished, and two or 
three roofs torn off, 

June II. 

342 1793- Morning Star Lodge of Free and .Accepted Masons 
consecrated. 

By Most Worshipful Grand Master John Cutter and officers of the 
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. A procession marched from Masons' 
Hall to the North Meeting House, where a sermon w.as preached by 
the Rev. Aaron Bancroft. 

This Lodge was chartered March 11, 1793, and was the first one in 
Worcester. The charter members were Nathaniel Paine, Xalhaniel 
Chandler, John Stanton, Ephraim Mower, Clark Chandler, Samuel 
Chandler, Charles Chandler, Benjamin Andrews, Joseph Torrey, John 
White, Samuel Brazer, John Stowers and Samuel Klagg. Isaiah Thomas 
was the first master. 

Other Lodges have been chartered as follows : Montacute, June 9, 
1859; Athelstan, June 13, 1866; Quinsigamond, Sept. 13, 1871. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 67 

343 1871. Death of John S. C. Knowlton. 

He was born at Hopkinton, N. H., in December, 179S. A graduate of 
Dartmouth College. He established the Worcester PaUadiuvim 1834, 
of which he was editor until his death. State Senator, 1852-3; Mayor 
of Worcester, 1853-4; and Sheriff of the County, 1857 to 1871. 

June 12. 

344 1751. "Here lies Buried the Body of Capt. Benjamin 
Flagg, Esq who died June 12"" 1751, in the 61'' year of his 
age. 

"Benjamin Flagg was Selectman of the town for many years; Sheriff 
of the County from 1743 to 1 75 1; also Representative to the General 
Court. He was a son of Benjamin Flagg who came from Watertown 
to Worcester." — Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

345 1845. E,x-President Martin Van Buren, accompanied by 
one of his sons, arri\ed in town and remained at the Ameri- 
can House over night. 

He was visited by many citizens. Mr. Van Buren was again in Worces- 
ter on the 18th of June, 1858. 

346 1879. Polly Stearns Tucker died, aged 82. 

Familiarly known as ".\unt Polly Tucker." She was eccentric and 
unsociable ; and for the last twenty-five years of her life, lived with 
no company except her numerous family of cats. Her house stood on 
a little triangular piece of land at the corner of Belmont and Plantation 
streets. She was a daughter of Daniel .Stearns. 

June 13. 

347 1800. "On Tuesday the loth inst. Gen. Alexander Ham- 
ilton, and his suit arrived at Oxford, to settle the business 
relative to the discharge of the troops stationed there ; and 
on Friday last he passed through this town on his way to 
Boston." — Spy, June 18, 1800. 

June 14. 

348 1722. Worcester incorporated a town. 

349 1848. Salem Street Church organized. 



68 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

350 1854. Merrifield's Buildings burned. 

On Union, Exchange and Cypress streets. A large number of manu- 
facturing establishments were destroyed, and nearly 1000 men thrown 
out of employment. The loss was $500,000. 

351 1864. Young Men's Christian Association formed. 

June 15. 

352 1825. Second visit of Lafayette. 

He arrived at 2 A. M. and departed at 8 A. M., on his way to Boston to 
take part in the ceremony of laying the corner stone of Bunker Hill 
Monument. For notice of his first visit to Worcester, see under date 
September 3. 

353 1870. The Cardiff Giant exhibited in Worcester. 

This stone humbug was manufactured from a block of Iowa gj'psum in 
a stone-cutter's shop in Chicago, and taken to Cardiff, N. Y. and buried. 
After a year it was unearthed and placed on exhibition. Eminent 
scientists and archjeologists were deceived, pronouncing it of great an- 
tiquity, and one of the most important discoveries of the age. Its true 
character was, however, soon exposed. The originators of this ingen- 
ious imposition sold a three-fourths interest in the image for §30,000, 
besides making a large sum by its exhibition. 

June 16. 

354 1777. "The Selectmen presented a list of the names of 
persons whom they Esteemed Eneinies to this and the other 

United States of america The list of their Names js 

as follows viz Nahum Willard, David Moore, Samuel Moore, 
Cornelius Stowel!, Jacob Chamberlain, John Curtis, Gardner 
Chandler, Micah Johnson, Joshua Johnson, \Yilliam Curtis, 
Nathan Patch, Joseph Blair, John Barnerd, Palmer Goulding, 
Jacob Stevens, Joseph Clark & James Hart Jun^" — Worces- 
ter Toicn Records. 

355 1791. "Sacred to the Memory of M'. Jonathan Rice, who 
died June y= 16"' 1791 in the 56* year of his age. 
Selectman, 1780. A member of the Committee of Correspondence, 
1778-9. A member of the American Political Society. Was one of a 
committee appointed by the court to offer the agreement or covenant 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 69 

for the non-consumption of British goods to the people for signature. 
He was voted by the town £2, 12s., lod. for his trouble and expense 
in secretly conveying, with the assistance of others, four cannon pur- 
chased by the town, out of Boston in 1772. He was a deputy sheriff, 
and went on the night of the second of February, 1787, with 20 horse- 
men and 150 infantry, to capture or disperse a body of Shays's insur- 
gents who had assembled at New Braintree. The rebels were found 
posted behind a stone wall, and in the charge upon them, Sheriff Rice 
was shot through the arm and hand." 

356 1858. Reception of the Boston Liglit Infantry. 

By the Worcester City Guards. They were reviewed by Mayor Davis 
at the City Hall. A street parade followed. 

June 17. 

357 1840. Great Harrison Celebration. 

A salute was fired in the morning. .\ log cabin 100 by 50 feet had 
been erected on Salisbury street in which the Whig state convention 
was held during the forenoon, and John Davis and Ceorge Hull were 
nominated for governor and lieutenant governor. .\ procession num- 
bering 10,000, comprising delegations from all parts of the state, formed 
on the Common and marched to the cabin, where speeches were made 
by distinguished characters. See the Spy of June 24th. 

358 1863. State Guards formed. 

Ivers Phillips was captain; Dana H. Fitch, first lieutenant; and John 
R. (Sreen, second lieutenant. This company succeeded the Home 
Guards. For a history of its organization and services, and the names of 
those enrolled, see Rev. A. P. Marvin's History of Worcester in the 
War of the RebeUion, pp. 430-449. The last public appearance of the 
.State Guards was at the dedication of the Soldiers' Monument, July 15, 
1874. 

359 1863. Gen. John C. Fremont in Worcester. 

360 1869. Visit of President Grant. 

The President arrived at the Lincoln square station from Groton, where 
he had been the guest of Secretary of the Treasury, George S. Bout- 
well. A military and civic procession escorted him through the prin- 
cipal streets to the Bay State House, where dinner was served. Gen. 
Grant left for New York late in the afternoon. 

361 187 1. Fire .-Mann Telegraph first operated. 
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70 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

June ig. 

362 1783. William Huggins and John Mansfield executed for 
burglary. 

363 1841. [Saturday] Gov. William H. Seward of New York 
arrived in town, and remained at the Worcester House over 
Sunday. 

June 20. 

364 1774- Tory Protest rejected. 

The Loyalists of the town offered a protest against the instructions 
given the Representative, which severely criticized the attitude of the 
British Government, and required him to oppose, by his vote, payment 
for the tea destroyed at Boston. The protest was published in Boston 
papers; and Clark Chandler, the Town Clerk, recorded it in the town 
book. This entry he was forced to expunge in open meeting. See under 
date Aug. 24. The instructions, protest, and proceedings are printed 
in the fourth volume of the Collections of the Worcester Society of An- 
tiquity. 

June 21. 

365 1843. Corner Stone of Holy Cross College laid. 

366 1843. President John Tyler and Suite passed through 
Worcester, on their return from the Btmker Hill celebration. 
A few hundred persons, who hastily gathered at the station, were grat- 
ified with a sight of the Chief Magistrate. It was not generally known 
that the President would stop in Worcester. 

367 1848. Free Soil Meeting. 

In the City Hall. Albert Tolman was Chairman, and William \. Wal- 
lace, Secretary. Hon. Charles .\llen made a speech in vindication uf 
his action in repudi.ating the nomination of Zachary Taylor at the Phil- 
adelphia Convention. Henry Wilson, of Natick,also made a brief ad- 
dress. At the close of the meeting. Rev. George Allen offered the 
following resolution, which excited great enthusiasm, and was after- 
wards adopted by P'ree .Soil meetings throughout the state. 

"Resolved, that Massachusetts wears no chains, and spurns all 
bril)es; that .Mass.achusetts goes now, and will ever go, for free soil and 
free men, for free lijis and a free press, for a free land and a free world." 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 7 I 

June 22. 
36S 1849. Worcester (las Light Company formed. 

369 1867. Presiiient Andrew Johnson and suite passed through 
Worcester to Boston. 

June 23. 

370 1845. First Daily Paper. 

The Daily Transcript was the first daily paper in Worcester. Julius 
L. Clarke, subsequently State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner, 
was editor. The Transcript was purchased by John Milton Earle, May 
I, 1847, and incorporated with the "Daily Spy"; the consolidation be- 
ing continued for a year .as the "Transcript," when the name "Daily 
Spy" was resumed. 

June 24. 

371 1772. First Stage from Boston to New York passed through 
Worcester. 

372 1848. Mass Meeting to ratify the nominations of Taylor 
and Fillmore. 

Hon. Ira M. Barton was Chairman, and J. C. B. Davis, Secretary. Gov. 
Lincoln announced that he should, at some future time, reply to the 
charges made against himself and Gov. Davis by Judge Allen, in his 
speech of the 21st. Gen. Leslie Combs of Kentucky then addressed 
the meeting in defense of the Whig nominations. 

373 1878. Removal of the Remains of Isaiah Thomas from 
the Mechanic Street Burial Ground to Rural Cemetery. 

The City Government, the Masonic fraternities, and the American .An- 
tiquarian Society took part in the dedication of the removed tomb. At 
Mechanics Hall addresses were made by Mayor Pratt, Hon. Stephen 
Salisbury, Hon. John D. Baldwin, Hon. H. C). Houghton, Hon. Mar- 
shall P. Wilder and Hon. Charles W. Slack; "after which the assembly, 
with the escort of many Masonic fraternities, followed the remains of 
Dr. Thomas to the Rural Cemetery, where the re-interment was made 
with solemn masonic rites, and a graceful eulogy was spoken by M. W. 
(irand Master, Charles A. Welch," 



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72 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

374 1878. Edison's Phonograph or Talking Machine exhibited. 

June 25. 

375 i860. A'sakite of 100 guns was fired in honor of the nom- 
ination of Stephen A. Douglas for President. 

June 26. 

376 1799- "During a severe tempest, resembling in violence 
the hurricanes of the West Indies, the lightning struck a build- 
ing directly back of the Court House, then occupied by Isaiah 
Thomas, in which were stored the types for the i2mo edition 
of the Bible. The electric fluid, in four distinct veins, per- 
vaded the whole structure, splintering spar and stud, scatter- 
ing bricks and mortar, and bursting away boards, laths and 
plastering."" — Lincoln^ s Histoiy. 

June 27. 

377 1862. .'\ccident at Court Hill. 

Three Ladies were driving down State street in a chaise, w hen the horse, 
taking sudden fright, jumped over the embankment into Main street, 
landing in a load of shingles which was passing, and breaking its neck. 
The occupants of the vehicle were buried in the debris, hut escaped 
with slight injuries. 

378 1862. Causeway through Lake Quinsigamond completed. 

Dr. John Green was the first person that passed over. The cost of the 
causeway, and the improvements in the road leading to it, was $25,997. 

June 28. 

379 1818. Hon. Edward Bangs died, aged 62. 

He was born in Harwich, Mass., Sept. 5, 1756. He entered Harvard 
College in 1773, which he left to participate in the B.attle of Lexington. 
After graduating in 1777, he studied Law with Theophilus Parsons, and 
in 1780, removed to Worcester. 1 During .Shays's Rebellion he served 
under Gen. Lincoln as a volunteer. He was County Attorney for some 
years; and in 181 1, was appointed a Justice of the Court of Common 
Pleas. He lived on Main street, opposite the Court House. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. ^2) 

380 1837. Brinley (now Grand Army) Hall opened. A con- 
cert was given. 

This Iniilding was erected by George Brinley and Benjamin Butman. 
The work was done by Mason H. Morse, from plans by Capt. Lewis 
Bigelow, who also made the plans for Butman Block, south of Elm st. 

381 1848. State Convention : Free Soil Party organized. 
Hon. Samuel Hoar of Concord was President. An address endorsing 
the action of Charles Allen and Henry Wilson at the Philadelphia Con- 
vention was adopted. Speeches were made by Joshua R. Giddings and 
Lewis D. Campbell of Ohio; Charles Sumner, Henry Wilson, Charles 
Francis Adams, and other prominent anti-slavery leaders. 

382 1861. Camp Scott, at .S(.)utli Worcester, occupied by the 
Fifteenth Regiment. 

383 1863. [Sunday.] Funeral of Gen. George B. Boomer. 

At the Third Baptist Church. The City (jovernment. State Guards and 
Highland Cadets attended. Gen. Boomer was killed at the Battle of 
Champion Hill, on May 22d. He was a resident of Missouri; but was 
brought to Worcester, where his father, the Rev. Job B. Boomer, was 
then living, for interment. .A fine monument marks his resting place 
in Rural Cemetery. 

June 29. 

3S4 1797- "In memory of Capt. John Curtis, who died June 
29"' 1797 in y*^ 90 y' of his age. 

"Son of Ephraim Curtis, was born at Sudbury, Sept. 21, 1707. Married 
Rebekah Waite, probably of Sudbury, by whom he had all his children, 
viz: John, James, Joseph, Mary, William, Sarah and Tyler. He mar- 
ried for a second wife, Elizabeth Robbins, who was a daughter of Rev. 
Mr. Prentice of Lancaster. Capt. Curtis for many years kept a public 
house which was a general rendezvous for all the ministers passing to 
and fro. 

"He held important civil offices, among which were those of Deputy 
Sheriff and Coroner. He was Captain of a detachment of men from 
Col. John Chandler, Jr.'s regiment that marched from Worcester on 
the alarm for the relief of Fort William Henry in 1757. During the 
revolutionary war, he sympathized with the royal cause, and was a 
signer of the tory protest of 1774. Also, deemed an internal enemy 
and disarmed in 1775." — lusci-iptions frotn the Old Burial Grouinh. 



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3S5 1847. President Polk, James Buchanan, Mr. Clifford and 
Commodore Stewart passed through Worcester on their way 
to Boston. 

The train reached Worcester at 10 A. M.; but owing to some misunder- 
standing about the time, only a few persons were at the station, some 
of whom were favored with an introduction. 

June 30. 

386 1730. "Here lyes interred the Remains of John Young 
who was born in the Isl of Bert, near Londonderry in the 
Kingdom of Ireland. He departed this life June 30"" 1730, 
aged 107." — Inscriptions from tlie Old Burial Grounds. 

387 1841. Baptist Church, on Salem street, struck by light- 
ning. 

400 school children had gathered with their teachers to arrange for 
the celebration of the 3d of July; and were dismissed just as the stroke 
came. About 250 were then inside the building, and nearly all of them 
were thrown to the floor. 15 or 20 were prostrated in a heap near the 
door. Two girls had their shoes torn off by the lightning, and one had 
the bottoms of her feet blistered; hut none were seriously injured. 
No rain was falling at the time. 

July I. 

388 1775. Gen. Washington, accompanied by Gen. Charles 
Lee, passed through Worcester, on his way to Cambridge to 
take command of the American army. 

Washington was also accompanied by his private secretary. Col. Joseph 
Reed. At .Springfield he was joined by Dr. Church and Hon. Moses 
Ciill, a committee of the Provincial Congress; and the party was es- 
corted from BrooUfield by a Worcester company of horsemen, under 
command of Capt. James Chadwick. The General and suite were en- 
tertained at the .Stearns tavern, site of the Lincoln House. 

389 1844. Ole Bull's first appearance in Worcester. 

At Brinley Hall. He played here for the last time, April 27, 1S80. 
He was born at Bergen in Norway, Feb. 5, iSio; and died there, .Vug. 
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 75 

390 1855. Five Cent Savings Bank opened. 

391 1865. Admiral David G. Farragut arrived in Worcester. 

He remained jn the city over Sunday. 

July 2. 

392 1778. Execution of William Brooks, James Buchanan, 
Ezra Ross and Bathsheba Spooner, for the murder of Joshua 
Spooner of Brookfield, husband of the woman. 

She was a daughter of Gen. Timothy Ruggles of H.'\rd«icl<. 

393 1826. Jeremiah Stiles drowned in Lake Quinsigamond. 

He was a man of many and varied talents; a portrait painter of more 
than ordinary merit, and a poet of no mean pretensions. His familiarity 
with the English classics was wonderful. He painted carriages and 
signs for a living. 

394 1836. American Temperance House, at the corner of 
Main and Thomas streets, opened by Eleazar Porter & Co. 
This hotel was discontinued after about twenty years, and was then 
converted into the present American House Block. Mr. Porter, the 
first proprietor, formerly kept the Worcester Temperance House, cor. 
Thomas street. 

395 1863. Rev. Edward A. Walker installed Pastor of the Old 
South Church. 

He died at Marquette, Mich., April 10, 1866, aged 31. 

July 3- 

396 1819. [Saturday] Republican Celebration of Independ- 
ence : procession escorted by the Worcester Light Infantry, 
Capt. Sewall Hamilton. Oration* by Edward 1). Bangs, in 
the Old South Church. 

397 1835. First Passenger Train over the Boston and Wor- 
cester Railroad. 

The Directors and their friends made the trip from Boston to Worces- 
ter and return. On Saturday, the 4th, four trips each way were made, 
and more than 1500 passengers carried. For celebration, see July 6. 



* Oration printed. 



70 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

39S 1841. [Saturday] Independence celebrated: the Cold 
Water Army of school children, numbering 1 200, with Wor- 
cester and other Temperance Societies, held a picnic in the 
grove back of the hospital. 

July 4- 

399 1789. Celebrated by a Company of Horse under com- 
mand of Capt. Denny of Leicester ; the Worcester Train of 
Artillery, Capt. Stanton ; and two companies of Militia, Cap- 
tains How and Heywood ; the whole under command of Maj. 
Phinehas Jones. They paraded the town and were reviewed 
on the Common. In the evening, the officers and a number 
of private gentlemen sat down to an elegant entertainment, at 
which toasts suitable to the occasion were drank. 

400 1791. .\ salute with ringing of bells in the morning. Mil- 
itary parade of company of Artillery, one of horse, and two 
other companies in complete uniform. An oration * was de- 
livered by Edward Bangs, and an original ode was sung. ".Af- 
ter which, the officers and a number of other reputable citizens 
adjourned to Capt. Heyvvood's Inn, [site of the Bay State 
House] where a very handsome but economical entertainment 
was provided, of which they heartily and sociably partook." 
— Spy. Fireworks in the evening. 

401 1792. A salute and ringing of bells. In the forenoon a 
military parade of the Artillery and two companies of infantry. 
"A large nimiber of gentlemen met at Heywood's Inn, dined 
under an arbor built for the purpose, and drank fourteen toasts, 
with the discharge of fourteen cannon. The day was other- 
wise spent in social mirth, &c, becoming the occasion." — Spy. 

402 1793- "In this town a spirit of manly indepemkncf ])re- 
vailed. The comj)any of Artillery paraded in the morning ; 
marched up and down the street, exhibiting a very martial and 
respectable appearance ; fired fifteen guns ; and were dis- 
missed." .A. repast was provided at Heywood's tavern, at 
whicii toasts were drank. 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. "]"] 

403 1795- Salute and ringing of bells in the morning. A pro- 
cession formed at Free Masons' Hall and proceeded to the 
South Meeting House, where "Mr. Joseph Allen, jun. pro- 
nounced an oration* fraught with the genuine, manly prin- 
ciples of republican Liberty." The coni])any dined at Masons' 
Hall. 

404 1796. Ringing of bells and display of flags. The com- 
pany of .Artillery, commanded by Ca[)t. Torrey, paraded at 10. 
At II, a procession was formed at Mower's tavern, and pro- 
ceeded to the .South Meeting House, where an oration* was 
delivered by Francis Blake. Dinner at Mower's, with toasts 
and discharges of cannon. 

405 1797. '"As .\urora arose smiling she was saluted by 16 dis- 
charges from the cannon of the .Artillery company. The bells 
rang and the Flag of the Union was displayed." .\ procession 
was formed at Mower's Inn, and proceeded to the South 
Meeting House, where an oration * was delivered by Doctor 
Oliver Fiske. .\ dinner followed. The Worcester Train of 
.\rtillery had a supper at Haywood's tavern, and "the anniver- 
sary was closed with decent hilarity." 

406 1798. Salute and ringing of bells. .\ procession formed 
at Masons' Hall and marched to the South Meeting House. 
The Divine Blessing was invoked by Rev. Joseph Sumner of 
Shrewsbury ; and Rev. Samuel Austin delivered an oration.* 
"The celebrated song ''Adams and Libci-tv' succeeded the 
oration, and enlivened the patriotic glow excited by the Day, 
the Oration, and the particular situation of our Country." — 
Spy. 

407 I799- Capt. Healy's .Artillery Company escorted the pro- 
cession to the South Meeting House, where "a select band 

performed a number of appropriate pieces of Music A 

large assembly of Ladies and Gentlemen were unhappily dis- 
appointed of an expected oration. Mr. P[elatiah] Hitch- 
cock, the Orator of the day, on his way from Brookfield to 



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Worcester, was suddenly seized with a billions colic and was 
unable to reach town." 

408 1800. Artillery parade. Oration* by Edward Bangs, in 
the North [Dr. Bancroft's] Meeting House. 

409 1801. Oration* by Isaac Story of Sterling. 

410 1803. Oration* by John William Caldwell, at the South 
Meeting House. 

411 1804. Oration* by William Charles White of Rutland. 

412 1805. Procession escorted by the Artillery Company, Capt. 
Slater ; and the Infantry Company, Capt. Flagg. Oration * 
by Daniel Waldo Lincoln. [Brother of Gov. Levi Lincoln.] 

413 1 808. "The Democrats formed a great procession of ^siich 
as they were,' and had a very 'magnificent' oration* delivered 
by MAJOR [Estes] HOW, who two years since delivered as 
'magnificent' a FEDERAL one in Sutton. — Thus we go ii/>, 
up, up .' — and thus we go down, down, dmi.ni .' " — Spy. 

414 1810. Civic and military celebration. Oration* by Levi 
Hey wood. 

415 181 1. Celebration by young men between 16 and 21. 
Oration* loy John W. Hubbard, in the South Meeting House. 

416 1812. Celebrated by the Washington Benevolent Society 
of the County, with a procession escorted by the Light In- 
fantry, Capt. John W. Lincoln. Oration* by Francis Blake, 
in Dr. Bancroft's Meeting House. Dinner in a building erect- 
ed for the purpose. 

Also celebrated by the Republicans, with a ])rocession es- 
corted by the Artillery. Oration* by Enoch Lincoln, and an 
ode by Edward D. Bangs. Fireworks in the evening. 

417 1814. Celebration by Federal Republicans escorted by 
the Light Infantry. Oration by Edwin A. White, at Dr. Ban- 
croft's Church. 

Also a civic procession escorted by the Artillery. Oration* 
by Rejoice Newton, at the Old South Church. 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 79 

41S 1815. Oration* by Peleg Sprague. 

419 1816. Oration* by John Davis, in tiie Old South Church. 

420 1817. Military parade. Oration* by Pliny Merrick, in 
the Old South Church. An ode composed by Edward D. 
Bangs was sung by Capt. Sewall Hamilton. A dinner was 
served in a bower opposite Mr. Hathaway's tavern. Isaiah 
Thomas presided at the dinner, of which 300 partook. 

421 1818. Parade of Worcester Light Infontry. Oration* by 
.\ustin Denny, in the Old South Church. 

422 1820. Parade of the Light Infantry, Capt. John Coolidge. 
Oration by Charles H. Warren. 

423 1821. Republican celebration, with an address by Henry 
Rogers, etlitor of the National .-Egis. 

424 1822. The observance of the anniversary was religious in 
character. .'\n address was delivered in the Okl South Church 
by Rev. Jonathan Going. 

425 1823. Democratic celebration. Oration by P'rancis B. 
Stebbins. .\ dinner, presided over by Otis Corbett, was served 
in a bou-er near the hotel of Nathaniel Eaton. 'I'he procession 
was escorted by the Worcester Rifle Corps, Capt. Nathaniel 
Gates. 

426 1825. Celebration by the Light Infantry, with an oration 
by Richard Hampton Vose, a member of the company. 

427 1825. House of Moses Whipple struck by lightning, set 
on fire, and entirely consumed. 

428 1826. First Celebration of Independence under the aus- 
pices of the town authorities. The procession, under com- 
mand of Brig.-Gen. Nathan Heard, comprised the Worcester 
Rifles, Capt. Thomas Howe ; Worcester .Artillery, Capt Elijah 
Flagg ; and the Light Infantry, Capt. John Whittemore. Ora- 
tion by Charles Allen. Dinner in the Town Hall, presided 
over by Isaiah Thomas. Music by the Worcester Harmonic 
Society, Emory Perry, President. 



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429 1827. Celebrated by Odd Fellows. Oration in Dr. Ban- 
croft's Church by Thomas Kinnicutt, with a poem by Rich- 
ard Hampton Vose. 

430 1829. Military procession of the Providence Light Infantry, 
Capt. Field ; Leicester Light Infantry, Capt. Joseph D. Sar- 
gent ; Worcester Light Infantry, Capt. Charles A. Hamilton ; 
and Worcester Artillery, Capt. Leonard W. Stowell. Oration 
in the Old South Church by John Davis, with an ode liy Em- 
ory Washburn. 

431 1831. Two processions and celebrations with orations by 
Edwin Conant and Samuel M. Burnside. 

432 1832. Two celebrations. The anti-Jackson party listened 
to an oration by George Folsom, in the Old South Church. 

Benjamin F. Thomas delivered an oration in the North 
Church. 

433 1833. Celebration under the auspices of the town author- 
ities. A military parade. Oration * by Edward Everett. 

Oratoria, directed by Emory Perry, and grand ball at Esta- 
brook's Hotel. 

434 1834. Whig celebration. Oration by Franklin Dexter, in 
the Brick Church. 

435 1836. Whig celebration. Oration by Benjamin F. Thomas. 

436 1837. Celebrated by the Jackson Democrats. 

"In this town the Tories celebrated the success of their ef- 
forts in introducing the yackson Currency, and in causing 
those 'to break' who 'trade on credit.' Their orator was 
Robert Rantoul, Jr. of Gloucester, Cape Ann, a man of talents 

worthy of a better cause The dinner was provided 

at Brink}' Hall, of which near two hundred and fifty of 'the 
faithful' partook." — Spy, 'jfuly 3. 

437 1838. Temperance Festival. Dr. Walter Channing of 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 51 

Boston, Hon. Mr. Hoar of Concord, and Hon. Mr. Lawrence 
of Belchertown made addresses. 

438 1839. Oration at New Worcester by William Lincoln ; 
Anti-Slavery meeting in LInion Church ; and Young Ladies' 
Picnic at Lincoln Grove. 

439 1840. Democratic celebration. Oration by Rev. Orestes 
A. Brownson. 

440 1842. Picnic of the Cold Water Army at Hospital Grove. 
Temperance Festival of the Washingtonians in the evening. 
\\'endell Phillips made an address at the Town Hall in the 
morning, and one at Brinley Hall in the afternoon. 

441 1843. Picnic of Cold Water Army at Hospital Grove. 
Washingtonian Festival at Town Hall in the evening. 

442 1844. Two celebrations. The Whig "Clay Club" marched 
to the residence of Ex-Gov. Lincoln, and were presented with 
a banner by Col. A. H Bullock, in the name of the Whig La- 
dies of the town. Edwin Conant, president of the Club, re- 
plied in an appropriate manner. A public dinner followed, 
with speeches from Hon. Charles Hudson, Hon. Thomas 
Kinnicutt and others. 

The Democrats celebrated with an oration by George Ban- 
croft in the First Baptist Church, and a dinner at Brinley Hall. 
Large numbers were present from all parts of the county. 

There was also a Temperance celebration. 

443 1845. Temperance celebration. 

444 1846. Temperance celebration. A display of fireworks in 
the evening under direction of Dr. Mathew. 

445 1847. Fireworks on the Common in the evening, under 
direction of Dr. Mathew. 

446 1850. Parade of the Worcester Light Infantry, Capt. Ed- 
ward Lamb. The Worcester Guards also paraded. A poem 
was read at the dinner by Charles Thurber. 

447 1851. Free Soil celebration. Oration by John P. Hale. 



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448 1853. The City Government appropriated Si, 500. The 
military procession of the Jackson Guards, Capt. Driscoll ; 
the Worcester Light Infantry, Capt. Russell ; and the Fire 
Department, was under the command of Chief Marshal Jon- 
athan Day. An oration was delivered by Francis \\'ayland, 
in the Old South Church. Dinner in the City Hall. 

This was the first public appearance of the Jackson Guards, an Irish 
company formed the winter before. It was disbanded by Gov. Gardner 
during the Know Nothing frenzy. 

449 1856. The Steam Calliope was played. A floral proces- 
sion at 8 A. M. was not fully carried out on account of rain. 
At 10 the mounted Continentals paraded, under comniaiid of 
Charles B. Pratt. At 11 Charles Hersey's "Minute Men" 
were calle'd by the arrival of the mounted messenger with his 
cry (feebly given) of "To ar?ns ! War is begun!" .At noon 
a procession cotnmanded by Gen. George Hobbs, marched 
through the principal streets to the Common, where dinner 

• was served in a tent. Oration by Homer B. Sprague. .'\t 5 
p. M. the Butchers and Provision Dealers paraded in white 
frocks and caps. 

450 1857. Celebrated by two free fights, one at the Providence 
railroad station, the other in Pine Meadow. 

451 1859. Hersey's Minute Men. The messenger was Mr. 
Lucian Prince, who startled the whole Blackstone valley with 
his stentorian shout of "Ti' Anns.'" as he galloped his horse 
through Main street. 

452 i860. Corner Stone of the Free Public Library building 
laid, with addresses by Mayor Rice and others. .A military 
procession, and a dinner at Mechanics Hall. There was also 
a balloon ascension. 

453 1862. Burles(|ue parade. 

454 1865. Ovation to returned Soldiers. .Several arches were 
erected on Main and other streets. Military parade, which in- 
cluded the veterans, in the forenoon. Trades' procession in 
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455 1868. Studlefiink parade in the morning. Military and 
civic procession at noon. The Military Division, under com- 
mand of Col. Robert H. Chamberlain, consisted of six com- 
panies of the loth Regiment, M. V. M. ; the State Guards, 
Lieut. -Col. David M. Woodward ; and the Highland Cadets, 
Capt. L. G. White. The Fire Department, A. B. Lovell, Chief 
Engineer, formed a part of the procession. There was also a 
cavalcade, consisting of gentlemen mounted and driving light 
and fancy teams, and draft horses ; in all about 500 horses. 

456 l86g. Corner stone of St. Paul's Church laid. 

45 7 1870. Monument to Capt. Peter Slater, one of the Boston 

Tea Party, dedicated at Hope Cemetery with addresses by 

Henry Chapin, Isaac Davis, Henry L. Chandler of Lexing- 

• ton, .Albert Tolman, Rev. .-V. P. Marvin and A. B. R. Sprague. 

458 1872. Stvidlefunk parade. 

459 1873. Studlefunk parade. 

460 1876. Centennial celebration. Studlefunk parade in the 
early morning. Singing of National Songs by the School 
children in a large tent on the Common. .An extensive mil- 
itary and civic procession in the forenoon, on which occasion 
the Worcester Continentals.made their first public appearance. 
The Centennial Oration* was delivered in Mechanics Hall by 
Benjamin F. Thomas ; and an Ode written by the Mayor, 
Clark Jillson, was sung, by the pupils of the High school. 

461 1879. Fatal accident at Lake Quinsigamond. The steam- 
er 'Tsaac Davis" was boarded by a large and unmanageable 
crowd, which rushed upon the upper deck, causing the boat 
to careen over. Five persons lost their lives, and a number 
were injured. 

462 1883. Studlefunk procession. 

*^* For other Celebrations of Independence, see under dates |u]y y\, 
5th, 6th, 8th and 22d. 



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July 5- 

463 1790. [Monday] The anniversary of Independence was 
celebrated by the Worcester Artillery Company. "At 1 1 
o'clock they paraded before Mr. Mower's tavern, [present 
location of Clark's block, cor. Mechanic St.] and at i o'clock 
they marched on to the hill by the Court House and fired a 
national salute ; after which they returned to the place of pa- 
rade." The officers and several private gendemen partook 
of a handsome entertainment, at which toasts were drank. 
"The company was in complete uniform, and made a very 
handsome appearance." 

464 1802. [Monday] Independence celebrated by a parade 
of the Artillery Company, and an oration * by the Rev. Zejjha- 
niah Swift Moore of Leicester. 

465 1805. Death of William Caldwell, aged 52. 

He was Sheriff of the County from 1 793 to 1805. His death was caused 
in part by an attempt at suicide some time before, while suffering under 
depression of spirits. 

466 1824. [Monday] Independence celebrated. A proces- 
sion "numbering 80 in line, including boys," escorted by the 
Light Infa"ntry, Capt. Artemas Ward. Oration by William 
Lincoln. 

467 1830. [Monday] Independence celebrated. Oration by 
Peter C. Bacon in Rev. Mr. .-Abbott's [the Central] Church. 
At the dinner Isaac Goodwin offered the following toast : 
"Our venerable townsman, Isaiah Thomas, Esq., 7vho first 
promulgah'd the Declaration of Independence to the inhabi- 
tants of this vicinity from the church and ]jress." 

468 1852. [Monday] \Miig celebration. A large tent was 
erected on the Common, in which speeches were made by 
Ex-Ciov. Lincoln, Emory Washburn, and Col. Lee of Temple- 
ton. The Worcester Light Infantry, C'apt. Chikls, performed 
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 85 

July 6. 

469 1806. Robbery of the ^'Egis Office. 

"In December, 1805, the whole [.Egis] property was attached under 
a claim growing out of debts of the printer, Samuel Cotting, .and the 
publication suspended. The democratic citizens, roused to exertions, 
procured new apparatus, which they vested in trustees, and the jEgis 
again appeared, Feb. 19, 1806, in deplorable dishabille for a time, but 
soon regained neatness and beauty. K new calamity occurred to in- 
terrupt its prosperity. On Sunday, the 6th of July, during the hours 
of worship, a part of the types were removed, and the sheets, impressed 
on one side, carried away by Cotting, who, on the next Wednesday, in 
his individual capacity, sent out the paper in handsome form, while the 
trustees of the subscription fund were scarcely able to communicate 
their misfortune. .\ curious state followed, realizing the confusion of 
external identity, imagined in the Comedy of Errors. Two papers were 
published in the same town, on the same day, claiming to be 'the true 
vEgis.' A contest painful to retrace ensued, disturbing the repose of 
the village, proceeding almost from words to blows in private discussion, 
and furnishing subjects for judicial investigation. The good sense of 
the community, for a time amused by the the bitter feeling of the com- 
batants, and the personal insult degrading pages which should have 
been devoted to common improvement, at length acted on the source 
of the commotion, and after a few months of infamous existence, the 
false print disappeared." — Li}icoin''s History. 

470 1835. Celebration of the Completion of the Boston and 
Worcester Railroad. 

A procession composed of about 300 citizens of Boston and vicinity, 
was escorted by citizens of Worcester and the Light Infantry, Capt. 
Charles H. Geer. K dinner was served in the Town Hall, at which 
Ex-Gov. Lincoln presided. .Speeches were made by the presiding of- 
ficer; Hon. Nathan Hale, President of the Railroad Company; Hon. • 
Edward Everett and others. During the dinner about 500 ladies were 
given a ride in the cars to Weslborough and return. Hon. Charles 
,\llen was chairman of the committee of arrangements. 

471 1836. Union Church dedicated. 

July 7- 

472 1811. "In .Memory of Capt. William Gates, who died July 
7, 181 1, .-f^t. 76. 

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"Capt. William Gates was first sergeant in the company of minute men 
under the command of Capt. Timothy Bigelow, which marched from 
Worcester on the alarm at Lexington, April 19, 1775. Second lieuten- 
ant in a company under the command of Capt. Jonas Hubbard, which 
served three months near Boston the same year. Captain of a com- 
pany in Col. Jonathan Holman's regiment in the Continental Army. 
Town Treasurer, 1 7S0-81 ." — Iincrip/ioiis from the 01 J Burial Grounds. 

473 1834. Foundation of the first Catholic Church in Wor- 
cester laid on Temple street. 

474 i86g. Plymouth Church organized. 

July 8. 

475 ^779- "Sunday se'night being the anniversary of the In- 
dependence of America, the celebration of that day was post- 
poned by the Sons of Freedom, in this Town, until Thursday 
last. The morning of that day was ushered in by the ringing 
of bells, the firing of cannon, and a display of the Continental 
Flag; at 12 o'clock, thirteen cannon were fired ; in the eve- 
ning the Court House was illuminated, thirteen rockets were 
fired, and a display of other fireworks ; greatly to the satis- 
faction of many respectable and staunch friends to the com- 
mon cause of our nation, who were assembled at the Coint 
House from this and adjacent towns. Mutual congratulations 
were given, and a number of toasts suitable to the occasion 
were drank." — Spy, Jnh 15- 

476 1831. Siamese Twins exhibited in Worcester. 

The "Siamese Twins, Chang and Eng were born at Bangesau, on the 
north-west corner of the Gulf of Siam in 1810. The father was a China- 
man, the mother a Siamo-Chinese woman. They were brought to the 
United States at the age of 18 by Capt. Abel Coffin, and e,\hil)ited 
throughout this country and Europe; realized a competence; married 
two sisters (mulattoes) in 1842, and settled iii Surrey Co., N. C. Each 
has 9 children. They revisited Europe in 1868-9." — Drake's Diet. Am. 
Biog. The Twins died Jan. 17, 1874. 

477 1856. Steam Calliojje excursion to Fitchburg to attend a 
Frt^mont meeting. 

The instrument astonished the residents of the County, discoursing mu- 
sic which could be heard for miles as the train moved along. The late 



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Elijah H. Marshall of Worcester informed the writer that he distinctly 
heard the music as the train approached Fitchburg, in Lunenburg, 
where he was visiting, and thought it was a hand-organ close by. The 
Calliope is an adaptation of the steam whistle to the musical scale, and 
was invented by J. C. Stoddard of Worcester. 

478 1863. Funeral of Col. George H. Ward. 

At the Salem Street Church. The services were conducted by Rev. 
Mr. Richardson, assisted by Rev. Dr. Hill and Rev. T. E. St. John. 
The funeral procession included the State Guard, Highland Cadets, 
City Guard, Members of the Fifteenth Regiment, City Government and 
ex-Mayors, among whom was the venerable ex-Gov. Lincoln, who 
marched the whole distance to Rural Cemetery. Morning .Star Ma- 
sonic Lodge also attended. 

Col. Ward belonged to the Fifteenth Regiment, and lost a leg at 
Ball's Bluff. Returning to duty he was placed in command of a brig- 
ade, and fell, mortally wounded, in the Battle of Gettysburg. 

479 1883. Death of Hon. John D. Baldwin. 

He was born at North Stonington, Conn., in iSlO; studied for the min- 
istry and preached for a time, but afterwards adopted journalism as a 
profession. He was connected with the press at Hartford; was editor 
of the Commonwealth at Boston; and in 1859 purchased the Spy. He 
was a delegate to the Chicago Convention of i860, and a Member of 
Congress from 1863 to 1869. Author of two works on archaeology, and 
genealogies of the Baldwin and Denison families. 

July 9- 

480 1845. Death of Hon. Daniel Waldo, aged 82. 

He was born in Boston, and in 17S2, came to Worcester with his father, 
Daniel Waldo, senior, and engaged in business. Mr. Waldo acquired 
large wealth, which he liberally dispensed. He built the Central Church 
and presented it to the society; and also gave the land for Rural Cem- 
etery. In business his habits were exact: he once sent a special mes- 
senger to Holden to collect a bill of ten cents. His elegant mansion, 
occupied by himself and maiden sisters, stood where Mechanics Hall 
building now is. Mr. Waldo was a member of the famous Hartford 
(Convention. 

48 1 1845. Rockwell and Stone's Mammoth Circus exhibited 
on lot at the corner of Main and Chandler streets, present 
location of Trinity Church. 



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482 1871. French Catholic Church on Park street dedicated. 

The Society was formed in 1869. 

July 10. 

483 1731. Worcester County erected. 
4S4 1784. Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty died. 

He was born in Boston in 1721. In his youth he followed a seafaring- 
life, which a delicate constitution induced him to abandon. He grad- 
uated at Harvard College in 1739, and three years later was ordained 
pastor over the church in Kingston, Mass. He was the minister of 
Worcester from 1 747 to his death in 1784. 

485 1784. House of Bezaleel Stearns, in the Gore between 
\\'orcester and Grafton, destroyed by fire. 

486 1856. Worcester County Fremont Club formed. 

487 i860. Rosa Bonheur's Horse Fair exhibited in Horti- 
cultural Hall. 

The picture remained here two weeks. 

July II. 

488 1822. Mutual Fire Society formed. 

The Mutual Fire .Society had its origin as follows: 

"The Hon. Daniel Waldo was a member of the Fire Cliih [i. e. the 
Worcester Fire Society] formed in 1793, and a by-law of this "Club" 
provided that no person should become a member of it except by a 
unanimous ballot. \n ecclesiastical fire was, and for years had been, 
raging in the Old .South Church, which set the whole town in a blaze. 
Mr. Waldo seceded from the Old South Society, and built, at his own 
expense, a new meeting house, which was completed in 1823, and has 
been successively called the Calvi iiist Church, the Cc»//'«/ Church, and 
oftei\at first, the Waldo Church. (Jen. Nathan Heard and Hon. John 
Davis retained their membership in the Old South ChurcTi, and were 
both decided friends of its pastor, Rev. Charles A. Goodrich, a college 
classmate of Mr. Davis, but the special object of Mr. Waldo's dislike 
and hostile measures. It so happened, that, without any purpose of in- 
volving or affecting ecclesiastical matters, Mr. Heard and Mr. Davis uere 
proposed as members of the old Fire Club, and on balloting for their 
admission, each was hlacketi by the single ballot of Mr. Waldo; and 




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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 89 

his exclusion of them from membership led to the formation of the* 
Mutual Fire Society." — Manuscript of the Rev. George Allen. 

The original - members of this body were Artemas Ward, Austin 
Denny, Lewis Eigelow, Jonathan Wentworth, Elisha Flagg, Nathan 
Heard, jun., John Davis, John Coolidge, Stephen Goddard, Joseph 
Swett, Henry Rogers, Aaron Howe, Sewall Hamilton, Thomas B. Eaton, 
Simeon Hurt, Harmon Chamberlin, Benjamin Howard, Enoch Flagg, 
Daniel Heywood, Williain Manning, John F. Clark and John M. Earle. 

The following were subsequently admitted : Benjamin Butman, 
Frederick W. Paine, William D. Wheeler, Gardner A. Paine, William 
Hovey, Willard Brown, Cyrus Stockwell, Asael Bellows, Francis T. 
Merrick, Lovell Baker, Luther Burnett, jr., Samuel Harrington, jr., 
George Day, L. \V, Stowell, Zenas Studley, Lewis Lilley, Richard 
Mills, .Vlbert Brown, Samuel Banister, Alpheus Merritield. .Silas Bailey, 
James Worthington, Benjamin Porter, William .M. Town, William B. 
Fox, Sanniel Congdon^and David Wilrler. 

489 1840. First issue of TJif North Bend, a paper published 
at the office of the .Spy, in the interest of Harrison for Presi- 
dent and John Davis for (iovernor. It was discontinued after 
the canvass. 

490 1854. Worcester County Kansas League formed. 
For the encouragement of emigration to Kansas. 

491 i860. First Public Parade of the Emmet Guards, M. J- 
McC'afferty, Captain. 

492 1863. Draft in Worcester. 

The number drafted in the different wards was as follows. In ward i, 
88; 2, 85; 3, 39; 4, 89; 5, 87; 6, gi; 7, 121; 8, 102. 

July 12. 

493 1731- I'ir^f Probate Court in Worcester. 

494 1862. War Meeting in Mechanics Hall. 

"The immense losses incurred by our armies on the Peninsula, in the 
Shenandoah valley, and elsewhere, made it necessary to call for more 
troops. Accordingly a great meeting was held on the I2th of July, in 
Mechanics Hall, by request of the Mayor, 'to respond to the call of 
the Governor, for immediate action in relation to the recruiting of vol- 
unteers, to fill up at once the quota of Worcester under said call,' " — 
Marvin. Ex-Gov. Lincoln, Gen. Devens, and Rev. Merrill Richardson 
spoke. 



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July 13- 

495 1674- First Indian Deed of Worcester signed. . 

"A deed of eight miles square, for the consideration of 'twelve pounds 

lawful money of New England, within three months after the 

date to be paid and satisfied,' was executed, with great formality, . . . 
by Solomon, alias Woonaskochu, sagamore of Tataesit, and John, alias 
Hoorrawannonit, sagamore of Packachoag." — Lincoln^ s History. The 
Indians received, on account, two coats and four yards of trucking 
cloth. 

July. 14. 

496 1776. The Declaration of Independence was first read in 
Worcester. 

The messenger bearing the Declaration to Boston was intercepted and 
a copy obtained, which was read to the people from the porch of the 
Old South Church by Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer. 

July 15- 

497 i^SS- K.*^^'- r^avid Feahody installed Pastor of the Central 
Church. 

He was dismissed in 1838, and died while Professor of Rhetoric in 
Dartmouth College at Hanover, N. H., Oct. 17, 1839, aged 34. 

498 1874. Soldiers' Monument dedicated. 

.Seven thousand dollars was appropriated by the City Government for 
the occasion. The procession, under command of Gen. Josiah Pickett, 
included the City Government and guests, veterans of the war, nearly 
all the (Jrand Army posts in the County, with numerous societies and 
lodges, and the Fire Department. The old State Cniard paraded for 
the last time. At the Monument Hon. Benjamin F. Thomas read an 
original poem; and addresses were made by ex-Gov. Bullock, Gen. 
Devens, George Crompton, Esq. and Mayor Edward L. Davis. Vice- 
President Wilson and Gen. Burnside were present. 

The .Monumtnt was designed by Randolph Rogers, and cost $50,000. 

July 16. 

499 1810. Peter Stovvell died, aged 48. 

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the organization of the town, and married a daughter of Palmer Collid- 
ing, senior. Cornelius Stowell about 1790 took his sons, Peter and 
Ebenezer, into partnership with him, and began the business of manu- 
facturing woolen cloths. Jan. 4th, 1793, their shop was burned. In 
1S04, the sons, Peter and Eiienezer, commenced the weaving of car- 
pets, plaids, &c., and at one time had six looms of their own invention 
and construction in operation. They made the first carpets used in the 
State House at Boston. Peter married Betsey, daughter of Capt. Israel 
jenison. 

500 1866. Reception in Mechanics Hall to James Stephens, 
the Fenian Head Center. 

501 1870. L'entt:n\i\a\ of the A/i7s.urr/n/sf//s S/'V. 

It was observed by a dinner at the Bay .State House, followed by re- 
marks from Hon. J. D. Baldwin, Judge B. F. Thomas, Hon. J. M. Earle, 
ex-Gov. Bullock, and Messrs. Adin Thayer, C. H. Doe, J. E. Greene, 
C. H. Woodwell and George Jaques. The next issue of the Spy con- 
tained fac-similes of the first number published in Boston in 1770, and 
of the first copy printed in Worcester in 1775. 

July 17. 

502 1725. Indians pursued in Worcester. 

See a letter of Benjamin Flagg printed in Lincoln's History. 

503 1776. The Declaration of Independence first appeared in 
print in New England, in the Massachusetts Spy. 

504 1793. Death of Hon. Timothy Paine. 

He was a son of Hon. Nathaniel Paine of Bristol, R. I., and was born 
in 1730. Came to Worcester when a child. He was Clerk of the 
Courts from 1750 to 1774; Register of Probate, 1756 to 1767; Register 
of Deeds, 1761 to 1775; and a Member of the Executive Council from 
1766 to 1773. Appointed one of the Mandamus Councillors in 1774, 
he was forced to resign by a popular demonstration. He also filled the 
offices of Selectman, Town Clerk, and Representative. Although of 
loyal sympathies during the Revolution, he does not appear to have 
forfeited, in any degree, the esteem of his fellow townsmen. 

505 1854. First party of emigrants departed for Kansas. 

A large number started from Boston, and were joined at Worcester by 
those belonging in this vicinity. 



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506 i860. Stephen A. Douglas passed through Worcester. 

A large crowd assembled at Washington square, and a salute was fired. 
Mr Douglas made a brief speech from the platform of the car. He 
passed through the city again on the 1st of August. 

July 18. 

507 1867. Death of Hon. Ira M. Barton. 

He was born at O.\ford, Oct. 25, 1796; graduated at Brown University 
in 1819; and practised law in Oxford from 1822 to 1834, when he re- 
moved to Worcester. He was a Representative, 1830-32, and 1S46; 
State Senator, 1833-4: Elector on the Harrison ticket in 1S40; and 
Judge of Probate, 1836-44. He resided until his de.ith in the Gardner 
Chandler mansion, opposite the Common. 

July 19. 

508 1861. Camp Lincohi, at the .'\gric\iltural ground, occu- 
pied by the 25th Regiment. 

509 1862. War Meeting in the City Hall. 

Addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Richardson, M.ijor McCafferty and 
Gen. Devens. A "Committee of Safety" of one humlrcd was chosen 
to take in charge the business of recruiting. 

July 20. 

510 1818. The Elephant Columhiis was exhibited at Hatha- 
way's Tavern. Admission 25 cents. 

511 1845. Second [Laurel street] Methodist Church formed. 

512 1852. Holy Cross College burned. 

513 1854. Republican Party organized. 

The preliminary organization first attempted in a hall, was adjourned 
to the Common ; Putnam W. Taft was President, and W. H. Harris and 
Thomas Drew, Secretaries. Permanent organization was effected by 
the choice of Oliver B. Morris of .Springfield .as President, with ten 
Vice-Presidents. Speeches were made by Henry Wilson, Rev. John 
Pierpont, Theodore Parker and others. Resolutions in stout opposition 
to the slave power were adopted; and the convention adjourned to 
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July 21. 

514 1864. The Fifteenth Regiment arrived home from the war. 

It was honored the next day with a grand piibHc reception. 

July 22. 

515 1776. First Celebration of Independence. 

Cannon were fired, bells were rung, bonfires lighted, and the colors of 
the Colonies displayed. "The Declaration of Independence of the 
United States was read to a large and respectable body, among whom 
were the Selectmen and Committee of Correspondence, assembled on 
the occasion, who testified their approbation by repeated huzzas." A 
large number repaired to the "King's Arms" tavern, where the obnox- 
ious sign w.as destroyed, [see ante, No. 26.] and the company partook 
of a dinner at which toasts were drank. 

516 1802. "Mrs. Gannet's E.xhibition. The Ladies and Gen- 
tlemen of Worcester are respectftilly informed that Mrs. Gan- 
net, the celebrated American Heroine, who served nearly three 
years with great reputation in our Revolutionary Army, will, 
at the request of a number of respectable characters, deliver 
an .J^ddress to the inhabitants of this town, in the Court House, 
to-morrow, at 5 o'clock, p. m. 

"BS&' Tickets may be had of I. Thoinas, Jun., price 25 cents 
— children half-price." — Sj>y, 'jFtily 21 . 

"Deborah Sampson, who served three years as a soldier in the Revo- 
lutionary army, was born in Plympton, Mass., 17 Dec, 1760; died 29 
."Xpril, 1827. Her poverty and her patriotism led her to enlist in the 
4th Mass. Regiment under the name of Robert Shurtleff. She was 
wounded in a skirmish at Tarrytown; was present at Vorktown; 
and after the war married Benjamin Gannett, a farmer of .Sharon, and 
received a pension. She published ' Female Review' (l2mo, Dedham, 
1797), probably written by herself. A new edition, with introduction 
and notes by Rev. John A. Vinton, was published in 1866." — Drake's 
Diet. Am. Biog. 

5 I 7 1847. Funeral of Capt. George Lincoln, killed in the Bat- 
tle of Buena Vista, Mexico, February 23, 1847. 

The remains arrived from Boston at 1 1 A. M., under escort of the New 
England (iuards. A procession of military formed on the Common 
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94 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

under command of Gen. George Hobhs, and \\ith civic bodies under 
direction of Col. Isaac Davis, proceeded to the house of e.x-Gov. Lin- 
coln, where the remains were received with mihtary honors. The arms 
of the deceased, with his cap, pUmie and beh, were placed upon the 
coffin. His charger, which he rode on the fatal battle field, was led by 
a corporal of the U. S. Army. The procession moved through Elm, 
West, Pleasant and Main streets, to the First Unitarian Church, where 
services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ilill. 

518 1859. Boiler Explosion at the Wire Works, Grove street. 

The large steam boiler, 30 feet long, 4 feet in diameter, and weighing 
5 tons, exploded with tremendous force, shattering the engine house 
of brick, and demolishing walls of buildings adjacent. Several work- 
men were severely injured. The boiler shot into the air 200 feet and 
landing in a garden on Lincoln street, 1-4 of a mile distant, rebounded 
across the street, and entered the earth 4 feet. 

July 24. 

519 1817. "New Circus. Mechanick street, (near the South 
Meeting House), Worcester. Mr. West's Stud of performing 
Horses, for a few nights only. Boxes, one dollar. Pit, fifty 
cents." 

520 1845. First Daily Spy published. 
.See ante. No. 370. 

July 25. 

521 1850. Death of Samuel M. Burnside. 

lie was born at Northumberland, N. H., in 1783; studied law with 
Judge Ward of Boston; and commenced practice in W estborough in 
1810. He removed to Worcester the same year, where he lived the 
remainder of his life. His residence for some years was the Jedediah 
Healy house, betw'een the present .\nierican House and Union blocks, 
on .Main street; later, he built the fine residence on Chestnut street, now- 
occupied by his daughters. .Mr. Kurn^ide's reputation for learning in 
his profession was high. 

July 26. 

522 i8og. First issue of The Scorpion. ' 

.\ virulent political paper, published weekly. I )nly three niuubers 
\\ere juinted. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 95 

523 1826. Attempt to break the \\'orcester Bank. 

A person representing himself as an .igent of the Suffolk Bank of Bos- 
ton presented bills of the Worcester Bank to the amount of $48,000, 
and demanded the specie, which was more cash than the bank had in 
its possession. He was paid in part, and offered a draft for the re- 
mainder, which was refused. The next day the property of the bank 
was attached, but in the meantime provision had been made for the 
payment of the amount. The action of the Suffolk Bank was in con- 
sequence of the refusal of the directors of the Worcester Bank to main- 
tain a deposit with the former for the redemption of its notes. A full 
account of this aftair will be found at page 364 of Kersey's History. 

524 1832. First Menagerie: Lion, Tiger, etc., exhibited at 
Central 'Hotel. 

525 1859. First Regatta of College crews at Lake Quinsiga- 
mond. 

Regattas were held here yearly until 1S70. 

526 1862. Great War Meeting on the Common. 

The Meeting was called at 1 1 A. M., and nearly all business was sus- 
pended. .\ddresses were made by Col. Wells of the 34th Regt., Gov. 
.\ndrew, fohn B. tiough and others. 

July 28. 

527 1S60. .-K Bt// ami F.Ti're/t ¥\a.g \\a.s displayed at Central 
E.xchange. 

July 29. 

528 1861. Reception of the 13th Regiment. 

The Regiment left Boston at 5 P. M., and reached Worcester at 7.15. 
It was received by four companies from Camp Scott under command 
of Lt. -Col. Ward; and marched and counter-marched through Main 
street to the t ity Hall, where a collation was provided. The Regi- 
ment departed at 9.30. 

July 30. 

529 1840. Log Cabin Meeting. 

"Ciov. Lincoln's speech is spoken of as one of uncommon ability. He 
tixcd the lie on the Palladium man in reference to the charges against 
himself and Clov. Davis." — Spy, Aug. j. 



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July 31- 

530 1831. Sunday Evening Concert in the South Meeting 
House, by the Worcester Harmonic Society, for the benefit 
of Mr. Emory Perry, the President. Tickets 25 cents. 

531 1873. Worcester and Shrewsbury Railroad opened. 

August I. 

532 1861. Return of the Worcester Light Infantry from the 
war. 

533 1862. (neat \\'ar Meeting in Mechanics Hall under the 
auspices of the Freedom Club. 

August 2. 

534 1824. Corner Stone of Town Hall laid with Masonic cere- 
monies. 

August 3. 

535 I77S- "Last Thursday the prisoners who were taken at 
Light House Island arrived here, under guard, from Head 
Quarters at Cambridge. There were twenty-two marines, 
(including two Serjeants and two corporals ; the Lieutenant 
who commanded the party belonged to the Preston, and was 
with three others killed on the spot ; seven were wounded), 
and twelve tory carpenters, (among whom was the infamous 
Jonathan Hampton of New York), in all thirty-four. The 
Saturday following they were according to order, sent from 
this town to Springfield, w'here they are to remain for the 
present." — S/>y, Am^. g, lyjj. 

536 1821. 'I'he West Point Cadets, under command of Major 
Worth, arrived in town at 6 a. m. on their return from Boston. 

They encamped on an eminence adjacent to Back (now Summer) st. 
At II A. M. the battalion marched (o the hotel of Howe and White. 
In the evening they were received at the mansion of Hon. Levi I.inct)ln, 
and left town at 4 A. M. the next day. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 97 

537 1835. Visit of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com- 
pany of Boston. 

The Company encamped west of the town, and remained three days. 

August 4. 

53S 1799. "In Memory of Samuel Bridge, Deac. of the 2'' 
Church in U'otres/cr In life he exhibited the virtues of the 
active & useful Citizen, and graces of the pious & cheerful 
Christian. He was an example of fidelit-'' and punctuality. 
A pattern of decency and order, and .-^ promoter of every 
plan of public utility or private lienevolence. Ofiiif the 4"' 
of August 1799 .-E talis 65. 

"Married Mary Goodwin, March 1st, 1757. Lived on the east side of 
what is now Lincoln street. Was a constable of the town of Worces- 
ter. A signer of the royalist protest of 1774. Crier of the Courts from 
1779 to 1799." — Inscriptions frotii the Oli/ Burial Grounds. 

539 1864. National Fast and Great Storm. 

540 1879. .-\nthony Chase died, aged 88. 

He was born in P.ixton, and came to Worcester in I Si 6. Was in bus- 
iness with his brothei-in-law, John Milton Earle, also connected with 
him in the publication of the Spy. He was the first agent of the Black- 
, stone canal; County Treasurer, 1831-65 (succeeded by hrs son); Sec- 

retary Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 1832-52, and President 
1852-79; also connected with other linancial institutions. .\ member 
of the Society of Friends. 

August 5. 

541 1757. Lord Howe passed through Worcester from Boston 
to Xew York. 

George .\ugustus, Lord Viscount Howe was the eldest son of the sec- 
ond Lord Howe, born in 1724. He succeeded to the title in 1735. -As 
Colonel of the Royal Americans he was ordered to this country in 1757, 
and was appointed Brigadier-General in December of that year. He 
was killed in a skirmish near Ticonderoga, July 6, 1758. Massachu- 
setts erected a monument to his memory in Westminster Abbey. 

542 1851. Celebration of Emancipation in the West Indies. 

Speeches were made liy H. L Kowditch, Parker PilLbury, William 
Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips and others. 



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543 1873. Corner Stone of Piedmont Church laid. 

August 6. 

544 1803. "Erected To the Memory of Lieu' Bf.xj° Stowell, 
who died August 6, 1803. &. 73. 

"Was lieutenant in Capt. Johnson's company which served under Gen. 
Amherst in the campaign of 1779. Selectman, 1777." — Iiiscriplions 
from tilt' Old Burial Grounih. 

545 1840. S. G. Goodrich, (Peter Parley), addressed a Har- 
rison meeting. 

546 1840. Ladies' meeting in aid of the Bunker Hill Monu- 
ment building fund. 

547 1858. 100 guns were fired and the church bells rung for 
the success of the Atlantic Cable. 

548 1869. Death of Hon. Charles .Mien. 

He was a son of Hon. Joseph Allen and brother of Rev. George .Allen, 
born in Worcester August 9, 1797. .Admitted to the bar in 1818 he 
practised in New Braintree, but soon returned to Worcester; member 
of both branches of the Legislature; one of the N. E. Boundary Com- 
missioners in 1842; Judge Court of Common Pleas, 1842-4; Chief Jus- 
tice of Suffolk Co. Superior Court, 1S58-9, and of Mass. Superior Court, 
1859-67. In 1848, he dissolved the Whig party at the Philadelphia 
Convention, by "spurning the bribe" of the vice-presidency offered to 
Massachusetts; and the ensuing fall was elected to Congress, serving 
two terms. He was a member of the Peace Cnnvention of l8()i. 

August 7. 

549 1861. K flag was presented to the Fifteenth Regiment by 
the Ladies of Worcester. 

The ceremony took place in the City Hall, and the presentation speech 
was by the Hon. George F. Hoar, to which Col. Devens made an ap- 
propriate response. 

August 8. 

550 1779. Deacon Chamberlain left the Church on account of 
innovation in singing. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 99 

"Anciently, those who joined in singing the devotional poetry of reli- 
gious exercises, were dispersed through the congregation After 

the clergyman had read the whole psalm, he repeate'd the first line, 
which was sung by those who were able to aid in the pious melody : 
the eldest deacon then pronounced the next line, which was sung in a 
similar manner, and the exercises of singing and reading went on al- 
ternately By resolution of the town, Aug. 5, 1779, [it was] 

'voted, that the mode of singing in the congregation here, be without 
reading the psalms, line by line, to be sung.' 

"The sabbath succeeding, . . . after the hymn had been read by the 
minister, the aged and venerable Deacon Chamberlain, unwilling to 
desert the custom of his fathers, rose and read the first line according 
to his usual practice. The singers, prepared to carry the alteration in- 
to effect, proceeded, without pausing at its conclusion : the white-haired 
officer of the church, with the full power of his voice, read on, until 
the louder notes of the collected body overpowered the attempt to re- 
sist improvement, and the deacon, deeply mortified at the triumph of 
musical reformation, seized his hat, and retired from the meeting house 
in tears." — IJncohi^s llistorv. 

551 1861. Departure of the Fifteenth Regiment. 

The Regiment participated in the disastrous battle of Ball's Bluff, and 
also in the battles of Fair Oaks, .-\ntietam, Gettysburg, the Wilderness 
and others. -It arrived home July 21, 1864, with its numbers reduced to 



150 men. 



August 9. 



552 1856. Hon. Henry K. Stanton addressed a Fremont 
meeting. 

August 10. 

553 I73I' I'i''s^ Inferior Courts in the coimty. 

554 1808. Gen. Moreau passed through Worcester on his way 
to Ballston springs. 

"We have yet to learn what this great General is about in this country; 
we think the time is not far distant when the mystery will be unravelled. 
God grant that our fears may prove groundless." — Sp\\ Attg. ry. 

Jean Victor Moreau, one of the most eminent generals of France, 
was born at Morlaix in Brittany, Aug. II, 1763. Jealous of the ability 
and power of Napoleon, he was implicated in a conspiracy against him, 



lOO THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

and in 1804 was exiled to the United States. He lived with his wife 
at Moirisville, Pa., and at New York until 1813, when he returned to 
Europe, and co-operated with the allies against France. He was mor- 
tally wounded at the battle of Dresden, August 27, 1813. 

555 ^^SS- Assault on the Rev. Orange Scott. 

.Mr. Scott was delivering an anti-slavery lecture in the Town Hall, when 
Levi Lincoln, jr., and Patrick Doyle entered and walked directly to the 
desk. The former seized the lecturer's notes and deliberately tore 
them in pieces, while Doyle, who was a stout Irishman, laid hold of the 
lecturer with the intention of dragging him out; several persons inter- 
fered and he desisted. The meeting at once disjiersed. 

August II. 

556 1805. [Sunday] Court House struck by lightning. 
"The lightning touched the front pediment, threw off the shingles, 
shivered the diamond glass of the large eastern window, shattered the 
Venetian blind, and splintered the stvle of the door." 

August 12. 

557 1812. Convention of delegates from 41 towns met at 
Worcester, for the purpose of expressing disajjprobation of the 
war with Great Britain. 

August 13. 

558 1846. Funeral of Bishop Fenwick. 

He died in Boston the loth, and was buried with imposing ceremonies 
at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, on the 13th. 

Benedict J. Fenwick was born in Maryland in 1782. Joining the 
Jesuits, he became President of (jeorgetown College, and in 1825 was 
consecrated Roman Catholic Bishop of Boston. He increased the num- 
ber of churches in his diocese from two to tiftv. 

August 15. 

559 1862. Departure of the Thirty-fourth Regiment. 

This Regiment was in the battles of New Market, Cedar Creek, Pied- 
mont, Lynchburg, Winchester and others. It was mustered out July 6, 
1S65. 

560 1875. [Sunday] L'nion Railroad Station first occupied. 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. lOI 

August 16. 
561 1845. Park Street Methodist Churcli dedicated. 

August 17. 

Johnson Green executed for burglary. 

Central Church organized. 

John Cr. Whittier visited Worcester. 

Death of Judge Hartley Williams. 
He was born at Mercer, Me., and came to Worcester in 1843. He 
studied law with Hon. F. H. Dewey, and afterwards was his partner for 
13 years; was Alderman in 1854; Senator, 1862-3; member of Gov- 
ernor's Council, 1864-5; District Attorney, 1866-8; and Judge of the 
Municipal and Central District Courts at Worcester from 1S68 until his 
death. He was the first President of the Natives of Maine, and was 
struck with paralysis while presiding at one of their meetings, March 
30, preceding his decease. 

August 19. 

566 1839. Death of Rev. Aaron Bancroft, d. d. 

He was born at Reading, Mass., Nov. 10, 1755; graduated at Harvard 
College in 1778; and was ordained Pastor of the Second Church in 
Worcester, Feb. i, 1786. He married Lucretia, daughter of Hon. 
John Chandler, the refugee, Oct. 21, 1786. Dr. Bancroft was a Fellow 
of the American Academy of .A.rts and Sciences; and was prominently 
connected with other educational, literary and religious institutions. 

567 1868. The Chinese Embassy arrived in Worcester. 

Hon. .Anson Burlingame, Ambassador; and Chih ta-jen and Sun ta-jen. 
Associate Amb.assadors, and suite, reached here in the afternoon, and 
remained at the Bay State House over night. 

August 20. 

568 1829. New Brick Meeting House of the Unitarian Society 
dedicated. 

This building occupied the site of the present edifice on Court Hill. It 
w.as destroyed by fire, Aug. 24, 1S49. 

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I02 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

August 21. 

569 I735' Gov. Belcher, accompanied by his Council, passed 
through Worcester on his way to Albany to hold a conference 
with the Six Nations. 

He was waited on in Worcester by the Justices of the Court of General 
Sessions, and an address was read by the Hon. John Chandler, to which 
the Governor replied in a gracious manner. 

§70 1788. First issue of the American Herald and Worcester 
Recorder. 

The Herald had been published in Boston the seven years preceding, 
and was continued in Worcester two years and two months. Kdw ard 
Eveleth Powers, bookseller and printei', was the publisher. 

August 22. 

571 1774. Hon. Timothy Paine was forced to resign his office 
of Mandamus Councilor by a mob of fifteen hundred persons. 
He was required to write his resignation, and was then obliged to read 
it to the people "with his hat off"; after which the crowd withdrew to 
pay a visit to the Hon. John Murray of Rutland, another Councilor. 
An interesting account of this affair is printed in Lovell's Worcester in 
the War of the Revolution . 

572 1838. The large Machine Shop of Henry Goulding & Co. 
on School street, was destroyed by fire. 

573 1861. Ex-President Franklin Pierce in Worcester. 

August 23. 

574 1824. Burials on the Common |)rohibited. 

575 1861. Departure of the Twenty-first Regiment. 

This Regiment embarked for North Carolina on the Burnside expedi- 
tion, and took part in the battles of Roanoke and Newbern. The next 
spring it was sent to Virginia, and was in the battles of second Bull Run, 
Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness 
and others. It was mustered out Aug. 30, 1S64. 

576 1877. Visit of President Hayes. 

He was on his return to Washington from the Bennington Centennial, 
and was accompanied by Mrs. Hayes, .Secretary Evarts, Postmaster 
General Key and .Mtorney (General Devens. The party arrived at 6.50 



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p. M., and was escorted in procession to the Bay State House. A sa- 
lute was fired. .\ reception w as held at Senator Hoar's residence and 
the visitors left the city at 10 p. M. 

August 24. 

5 77 ^774- Clark Chandler was forced to obliterate the Tory 
Protest recorded in the town book. 

This protest had been rejected by the Patriots in town meeting, June 
20, 1774. (See ante. No. 364.) When the fact that it had been en- 
tered upon the records came to light, a storm of indignation was excited, 
and the town clerk was obliged in open meeting to obliterate the entry 
with a pen, and was also required tu dip his fingers in ink and rub them 
over the page. 

578 1820. Dedication of Antiquarian Hall, Summer street. 

An oration was given by Isaac Goodwin. This building was erected 
by Isaiah Thomas and presented to the society. The main building 
was 46 feet long and 36 feet wide, with a cupola. Wings were added 
in 1S32, each 28 by 21 feet. This building was, on account of damp- 
ness and other considerations, abandoned in 1S53, and the collections 
remo\ed to the ne«' hall on Court Hill. 

579 1849. Unitarian Meeting House burned. 

It was erected in 1829 at an expense of $17,000. See ante. No. 568. 

580 1872. Death of George Jaques. 

He was born in Brooklyn, Conn., Feb. 18, 1S16. After attending Lei- 
cester Academy, he entered Brown University and graduated in 1836. 
For several years he devoted himself to teaching school in Virginia and 
Massachusetts; later he was engaged in horticultural pursuits and in 
the care of his estate. He was one of the founders and a prominent 
member of the Horticultural Society, and compiled the first volume of 
its transactions. He visited Europe in 1856. In 1871 he presented a 
lot of about four acres of land to the city as a site for a pubhc hospital; 
and by his will becjueathed the bulk of his property for the support of 
that institution. 'Ihe w ishes of the testator were carried out only after 
much delay and «ith manifest reluctance by those having the matter 
in charge. 

Many of Mr. [aques's household effects and family heirlooms were 
hustled to the auction room and disposed of to a crowd of the curious 
and vulgar, while his private papers were scattered broadcast. From 
materials rescued from junk dealers and book-sharks, Mr. Albert A. 
Lovell compiled and published a memorial volume comprising a sketch 
of his life and selections from his journals. 



I04 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

August 27. 

581 1733- Millstone Hill granted to the town forever. 
See Records of the Proprietors. 

5S2 1781. "Monday last the Hon John Sullivan Esq., Mem- 
ber of Congress from the State of New-Hamjjshire passed 
through this town from Philadelphia. The celebrated Chev- 
alier John Paul Jones, Capt. in the American Navy, was in 
company with Gen. Sullivan ; he was also from Philadelphia, 
l)ound to the eastward." — ^v, Aue;. 30. 

August 28. 

583 1861. Hon. Joseph Holt, the loyal Kentuckian, passed 
through Worcester. 

August 29. 

584 1856. Lucretia Mott addressed a meeting in Horticultural 
Hall. 

585 i860. Republican Convention : John .A. .Andrew first 
nominated for governor. 

586 1868. Free Public Market opened. 

Front street, north side of City Hall. It was discontinued after a year 
or two. 

August 30. 

5S7 1814. '" Horrible Jeprai'itx .' When the news of the cajr- 
ture of Washini^tini reached this town, some of the leading 
federalists openly expressed their gratification, mingled with 
a regret that the President was not involved in the destruction 
of the Capital !" — Nalioual .-Ei^is, Aui^.ji. 

588 1854. First issue of the Worcester Evening Journal. 

The Rev. David Higgins was editor until Jan. i, 185s, when Dexter F. 
Parker assumed the management of the paper and conducted it in 
the interest of the '"Know Nothing" party. The last number was dated 
May 26, 1S55. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. IO5 

5S9 1862. Visit of Gen. Corcoran. 

He was given a public reception on the Common at 8 A. M.; a salute 
was tired and bells were rung. He made a speech to the large crowd 
assembled, and left for Springfield at 10. "At the depot a large num- 
ber of ladies availed themselves of the privilege accorded to them by 
kissing their hero." — Spy. 

Michael Corcoran was born in Ireland, Sept. 21, 1827, and came to 
America in 1849. As Colonel of the 69th N. V. he responded to the 
call for troops; was taken prisoner at Bull Run, and suffered in rebel 
prisons for more than a year. After his exchange he returned to duty, 
and died near Fairfax C. H., Va., Dec. 22, 1863. 

August 31. 

590 1863. Celebration at the opening of the Horse Railroad. 
A salute w-as fired at New Worcester; addresses were made in Coes's 
grove by James B. Blake, president of the road; Mayor D. W. Lincoln 
and others; and an original poem was read by Judge Chapin. 

September i. 

591 1847- First issue of the Worcester Daily Journal. 

The second number appeared .Sept. 15; after that date it was issued 
daily. It was disc(jntinued in Oct., 1849. 

592 1847. Henri Herz, composer and first pianist to the King 
of the French ; and Cainillo Sivori. the only pupil of the great 
Paganini. at Brinley Hall. 

593 1858. Illumination and military parade for the success of 
the .Atlantic Cable. 

September 2. 

594 1777- "On Tuesday arrived here from the northward be- 
tween four and five hundred prisoners, and yesterday they sat 
out for Boston, under a strong guard commanded by Lieuten- 
ant Colonel Paul Revere."— .S^v, Thursday, Sept. 4, JJJJ. 

595 185 1. Powers's "Greek Slave" on exhibition at Flagg Hall. 

596 1862. Departure of the Thirty-sixth Regiment. 

This Regiment was in the battles of Fredericksburg, the Wilderness, 



I06 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

Spottsylvania C. H. and others, and performed much hard service and 
many long marches. It was mustered out June 21, 1865. 

September 3. 

597 1823. First issue of the Massachusetts Yeoman. 

This paper was founded by Austin Denny, and was conducted in the 
interest of the Anti-Masonic party. It was consolidated with the ,'Egis 
in iSj.?. 

598 1824. Lafayette in Worcester. 

He arrived at lo A. M. with a large military escort, and was received by 
Hon. Levi Lincoln, at his mansion, with an address of welcome, to 
which he responded. The streets were handsomtly decorated with 
flags and mottoes. After partaking of breakfast and reviewing the 
troops, Lafayette proceeded on his way at 2 v. M. 

599 1855. Corner stone of Mechanics Hall laid. 

A procession of military and other bodies paraded; Henry S. Wash- 
burn delivered an address; and a dinner uas served in .\giicultuval 
Hall. 

600 1878. First New Kngland Fair in Worcester. 

The P'air was held here aiinualh from 1S7S to 1882. 

September 4. 

601 1788. Stone Jail completed. 

At what is now Lincoln square. It was judged at the time of its erec- 
tion to have been "the second stone building of consequence in the 
Commonwealth; none being thought superior except the Stone Chapel 
in Boston." It was asserted that it would not need any repairs, except- 
ing the roof, for two or three centuries! It \\-as taken down in 1835. 

602 1850. Mozart Society formed. 

United with the Beethoven .Society in Nov. 1866, to form tlie Worces- 
ter Mozart and Beethoven Choral Cnion, which became, in 1S71, the 
Worcester Choral L'nion. 

Opening of the Free Public Library Buikling, Elm 
First Passenger Train. Boston, Barre and (lardner 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. IO7. 

September 5. 

605 1786. Courts prevented from sitting by Shays's insurgents. 

606 1861. Cien. B. F. Butler spoke on tiie Common. 

He was on his way to Lo\\ell from the seal of war, on a ten days' fur- 
lough. 

607 1881. Death of Samuel F. Haven, ll. d. 

He was born in Uedham, Mass., May 28, 1806. Entered Harvard Col- 
lege and completed his course at Amherst. In 1837, ^^ became Li- 
brarian to the American .\ntiquarian .Society. He was the author of 
Historical .Address at Dedham, 1836; .\rch;i;ology of the United States, 
1S55, published by the Smithsonian Institution; and other works. 

September 6. 

608 1774. The Courts were adjourneii by a mob of 6000 men. 

They did not resume their functions until after their re-organization in 
1776. 

609 1779- "Monday last the Chevalier de la Luzerne, Minis- 
ter Plenipotentiary from the Court of France to these States, 
with his Secretary, attendants, &c., escorted by a party of light 
dragoons, passed through this town from Boston, on their way 
to Philadelphia." — S/n; Thursday, Sept. g, i~~g. 

.\nne Ca;sar de la Luzerne was born at Paris in 1741. He served in 
the Seven-Years' War; afterwards was Minister to Bavaria; to the 
United States from 1779 to 1783; and to London, where he died Sept. 
14, 1791. While in this country he conducted himself in a manner 
that won the affection and esteem of all. 

610 1783. First issue of the Massachusetts Herald or Wor- 
cester Journal. 

This was intended as an abridgement of the Spy, to be published in 
quarto form every .Saturday. Only four numbers were issued. 

611 1788. Last Proprietors' Meeting. 

612 1856. Reception to Hon. Nathaniel P. Banks, Speaker of 
the U. S. House of Representatives, at the Lincoln House. 

613 1861. Hon. Horace Mavnard, of Tennessee, spoke in the 
Citv Hall. 



Io8 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

614 1881. Yellow Day. 

This may be ranked with the celebrated dark day in New England a 
century before. Eights were kept burning in the stores, and at times 
it was hardly possible to read in the open air. The writer enjoyed the 
novelty of eating dinner by lamp-light before an open window at noon- 
time. The next day it was found that all the sun flowers had sickened 
and died. 

September 7. 

615 1864. Cien. Burnside was serenaded at the Bay State 
House, and made a short speech. 

616 1 88 1. Death of Stephen S. Foster. 

Stephen .Symonds Foster was born at Canterbury, N. H., Nov. 17, 1809. 
Graduated at Dartmouth College in 1838. He became one of the fore- 
most anti-slavery agitators of the Garrisonian stripe, and by his methods 
brought upon himself much personal abuse and ill treatment. He 
married Abby Kelly in 1845. Author of "The Brotherhood of Thieves, 
a true picture of the .\merican Clergy." 

617 1881. Visit of Gen. Sherman. 

He arrived at 10 A. .\I., and was escorted to the N. E. Kair grounds by 
military bodies. In the afternoon he visited' Grand .\rmy Post lo, and 
other institutions. On the morning of the 8th, he visited Shrewsbury 
and the tomb of Cen. Artenias Ward. 

September 8. 

6i8 1774- Convention of Blacksmiths of \\'orcester County. 

Ross Wyman of Shrewsbury was chairman. "They resolved that they 
would not, nor either of them, do any work for the /orit-s, nor for any 
one in their employ, nor for any one who had not signed the non-con- 
sumption agreement agreed upon and signed by the Congress at Phil- 
adelphia; and requested all denominations of artificers to call meetings 
of their craft and adopt like measures," 

619 1838. The Rural Cemetery consecrated. 

The land was given by Hon. Daniel Waldo. At the consecration, an 
address was delivered by Hon. Levi Lincoln, which was printed. 

620 1858. Great Firemen's Muster. 

The Muster lasted three days; 53 companies from other places attended. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. ICQ 

September 9. 

621 1878. Death of Gen. Nathan Heard. ■' 

He was born in Worcester, March 25, 1790. He succeeded his father 
as keeper of the Stone [ail at Lincoln square from iSl2 to 1822; was 
afterwards in business with Col. James Estabrook, and with his brother- 
in-law' Geo. M. Rice; also employed at the Custom House in Boston. 
Representative, 1837-9; Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, 1837- 
40. He attained the rank of Brigadier-General in the Militia. 

September ii. 

622 1814. Worcester Light Infantry and Worcester Artillery 
marched to Boston to repel British invasion. 

They remained in camp at South Boston until Oct. 31, when they re- 
turned to Worcester. 

623 1874. State Normal School dedicated. 

Addresses \\'ere made by Hon. Henry Chapin, Hon. Emory W^ashburn, 
Rev. Dr. Miner, Prof. Russell and others. 

September 12. 

624 1839. .\ Negro Boy kidnapped. 

Two men named Shearer and Dickinson kidnapped a boy 8 years old, 
the son of a colored man named John E. Francis. They took the child 
to Virginia and attempted to sell him, but were arrested and returned 
to Worcester, tried and sentenced to imprisonment. See ante. No. 45. 

625 1843. Gen. Tom Thumb's first exhibition in Worcester. 
He died in 1883. 

626 1848. .\braham Lincoln, of Illinois, addressed a Whig 
meeting in the City Hall. 

September 14. 

627 1849. Young Men's Rhetorical Society organized. 

The Society was formed in an upper room of Waldo Block, and was 
incorporated in 1S53. 

September 15. 

628 1684. The name IVoyrcster was given to the plantation 
near Quinsigamond Pond. 

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629 i859- Benjamin F. Butler nominated for Governor by the 
Democratic Convention. 

September 17. 

630 1674. John EHot and Daniel Gookin visited the Indians 
at Pakachoag. 

631 ^757- Gen. Amherst and his army passed through Wor- 
cester. 

He was on his way to the west\\'artl \\ith an army of 4,^00, and was 
joined at Worcester by a company under Capt. Sanniel Clark Paine. 

Jeffrey Amherst was born at Kent, England, Jan. 29, 171 7, and died 
Aug. 3, 1797. He was appointed to command the forces in America, 
and conducted the movements which led to the surrender of all Ihe 
French possessions in the north. He received many honors, was made a 
Baron, and became Field- Marshal. 

632 1878. JNIechanics Hall forcibly entered by Biuler dele- 
gates to the Democratic Convention. 

The Democratic State Central Committee having manifested the inten- 
tion of excluding from the Convention all in favor uf the nomination of 
Gen. Butler, who comprised nine-tenths of the delegates, the Biiller 
men took forcible possession of the hall about 3 a. m., by breaking the 
lock of a door. The ".Silver-Tops" adjourned to P'aneuil Hall. 

633 1878. Dennis Kearney, of California, addressed a crowd 
at Salem square. 

He visited Worcester again, Nov. 4. 

September i8. 

634 1857. Visit and parade of the Woonsocket Guards, and 
Mechanics Riflemen of Providence. 

They were accompanied by Adjutant-General Samuel Cooper of the 
U. S. army. Gen. Cooper was born in New York in 1796; graduated 
at West Point; served in Florida and Mexican wars; and was appointed 
Adj. -Gen. in 1852. He resigned in 1861, and became .\dj.-Gen. of the 
rebel army. He died Dec. 1876. 

635 1872. Piedmont Chur<Ji formed. 



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September 19. 

636 1741- "Here lies Buried y'^ Body of \\'illiam Jenison Esq'. 
He was born at Watertovvn April y'= i 7"' 1676, who dec"* Sep''" 
y^ 19'" I 741, in y'^ 66"' year of his age. 

"He was one of y" Judges for y*^ Inferiour Court for y"= 
County of Worcester. 

"Was Selectman ten years between 1727 and 1741. Representative to 
the General Court, 1731-2. He gave the land upon which the first 
Court House was ordered to be built in 1732." — Inscriptions from tht- 
Old Burial Grounds. 

637 1817. Long Pond Bridge sunk. 

It suddenly gave way and disappeared, leaving but a few shapeless tim- 
bers. The bridge was constructed somewhat upon the principle of a 
wharf, and was intended to form a solid road. It was so far completed 
that carriages and wagons loaded had passed over it for several days. 
The disaster was caused by loading it with stones and gravel. Loss, 
$10,000. The water at this point is 65 feet deep. 

63S 1825. "In memory of John \V. Hubbard, Esq. Attorney 
at Laiii. who died Sept. 19, 1825, aged 32'years. 

"John W. Hubbard was an adopted son of Rev. Dr. Samuel Austin, . *. 

and nephew of Mrs. .Austin He was born at Brookfield, Vt.; 

. graduated at Dartmouth College, 1814; and studied law with Gov. Van 
Ness of Burlington, Vt., and with .S. M. Burnside, Esq. of Worcester. 

He delivered the 4th of July oration at Worcester in 181 1. . . 

One of the founders of the Central Church. . . . He owned an estate 
on Main street, comprising several acres on each side of what is now 
Austin street." — Inscriptio}is front tlu Old Burial Grounds. 

639 1838. Rev. Klam Smalley installed Pastor of the Union 
Chun h. 

Before his settlement here, Mr. Smalley was nine years associate pas- 
tor with Rev. Dr. Emmons at Franklin. Dr. Smalley resigned his 
charge in Worcester in 1854, and was installed over a church at Troy, 
N. v., where he died July 30, 1858. He was author of The Worcester 
Pulpil. 

640 1840. Worcester County Horticultural Society formed. 



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September 20. 

641 1753- "In memory of Jonas Rice Esq, who died Sept' 
20"' 1753, in the 81"' year of his age. 

"He was the first settler in Worcester, & one of the Judges 
of the Inferior Court for Worcester." — Inscriptions from the 
Old Burial Grounds. 

lonas Rice came to Worcester from Marlborough in 1713, and for 
about a year was the only resident of the town. He was the first 
Schoolmaster (see ante. No. 196.) ; Selectman and Town Clerk for 
many years; Judge of the Inferior Court; and Deacon of the Church, 
1748 to 1753. 

642 1867. Death of Calvin Willard, aged 82. 

Mr. Willard was Sheriff of-the County from 1824 to 1844. He was a 
native of Harvard. 

September 21. 

643 1774- Convention of Committees of Correspondence of 
the County. 

September 22. 

644 1731- First Superior Court. 

645 1863. Celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the 
erection of the Old South Meeting House. 

An introductory address was made by Hon. Ira M. Harton; an histori- 
cal discourse was delivered by Rev. Leonard liacon, I). I).; and other 
interesting exercises follo\\ed. 

September 23. 

646 1746. "at a meeting of y= Qualified voters Regulerly as- 
sembled on Tuesday Sep' 23 : 1746 

"This meeting by means of y"* Ciovrners Sending for a Large 
number of men to oppose y'= Suposed french Inxasion was 
Brooke up." — Early Records. 

647 1815. The Great (iale prevailed throughout New F^ngland. 



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648 1881. Stephen S. Foster Memorial Meeting. 

In Horticultural Hall. Rev. Samuel May presided, and addresses were 
made by Parker Pillsbury, Lucy Stone, Rev. H. T. Cheever and Wen- 
dell Phillips. 

September 24. 

649 1745- "voted that whoever Shall for the future during y' 
Space of three years . . . . in y'= tims of y*^ . . Court . . in 
this Town presume to Run Races on horse back or pace their 
horses for Tryal! in y'^ Countrey Road from y*^ house of mr. 
Joshua E^aton to y^ house whear Richard wheelor Lives [the 
present Main street] Shall forfitt the Sum of Twenty Shillings 
Lawfull money to y'= use of y'^ poare of this Town." — Earlx 
Records. 

650 1851. Mademoiselle Teresa Parodi at Brinley Hall. 

Tickets Si. She gave another concert in the same hall the 9th of Oct. 
following; she also ajipeared in Worcestei'. Oct. 15, 1856. 

September 25. 

651 1727. "N'oted that the Inhabitants of Worcester Contribut 
once a month on y'^ Lords Day after Divine Service for the 
Suport of y- minister in S"* Town untill a Rate can properly be 
made according to Contract : Each parson to papre up his 
money & Subscrib his name on y' pa]jre that So accompt inay 
be taken of Each Parsons money and to be P^lowed on his 
Rate when made." — Early Records. 

652 1822. Oratorio by the Handel and Hav<ln Society of 
Boston. 

In the Old South (.'hurch. on the evening of the Cattle Show, and in 
connection with it. 

653 1868. Silas antl Charles T. James executed for murder. 
See ante. No 117. 

September 26. 

654 1804. Worcester District Medical Society organized. 
This succeeded the Worcester Co. Society formed in 1794. 



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655 1855. Baby Show at Flagg Hall. 

It continued four days. Prizes to the amount of S400were offered, but 
the nian.ngers absconded leaving these and numerous bills unpaid. 

656 1881. Funeral Honors to President Garfield. 

A meeting was held in Mechanics Hall at noon, and addresses were 
made l^y Senator Hoar, ex-Gov. Bullock, Hon. \V. W. Rice and others. 

September 27. 

657 1803. New Court House opened. 

658 1837. Gerritt Smith and the Grimke sisters addressed an 
anti-slavery meeting. 

659 1848. First Mechanics' Fair. 

In Nashua Hall, present location of the Dean liuilding. This Fair 
closed October 3d. Others were held in 1849, '851, 1857 and i856. 

660 1862. George Francis Train lectured in Mechanics Hall. 

661 1877. Madame Eugenia Pappenheim at the Music Festi- 
val. 

September 28. 

662 1722. First Town Meeting. 

September 29. 

663 1790- Rev. Samuel .Austin installed Pastor of the First 
Church. 

He was born at New Haven, Conn., Nov. 7, 1760. A graduate of \a\e 
College. He preached at Fair Haven from 1786 to 1790; at Worces- 
ter from 1790 to 1815, when he became President of the University of 
Vermont, which office he held until 1821; and at Newport, R. I., from 
1821 to 1825. His connection with the church in Worcester was not 
severed until Dec. 23, 1818. In 1807, Williams College conferred upon 
him the degree of D. D. Dr. Austin was afflicted with melancholia dur- 
ing his last years, and his death, which took place at Glastonbury, Conn., 
Dec. 4, 1830, resulted from an over-dose of laudanum, administered to 
aftord temporary relief from his sufferings. His wife was a daughter of 
Rev. .Samuel Hopkin.s, d. d., of Hadley. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. II5 

September 30. 

664 1796. Rev. Timothy Dwight passed through Worcester. 
"Few towns in New England exhibit so uniform an appearance of neat- 
ness and taste; or contain so great a proportion of good buildings, and 
so small a proportion of those which are indifferent, as Worcester." — 
Travels, Vol. L, page ^bb. 

665 1845. New Court House dedicated. 

An address was delivered by Chief Justice Shaw. This Court House 
was built of Quincy granite, and cost about §100,000. 

October i. 

666 1801. Corner Stone of the Brick Court House laid by 
Isaiah Thomas. 

667 1839. Western Raiii'oad opened. 

First regular train from Worcester to Spiingtield. 

668 1876. Wong Chin Foo lectured in Washburn Hall. 

He has since edited 77;.? Chinese American, a paper published at New 
\'ork in the Chinese and Engli.sh languages. 

October 2. 

669 1798. .Mechanic Street Burial Ground surveyed and laid 
out. 

670 1829. Historical Address delivered before the Worcester 
County Bar, by Joseph Willard of Lancaster. 

671 ^852. John W. Lincoln died, aged 64. 

He was Selectman, Representative to the General Court, State .Sena- 
tor, and Sheriff of the County seven years from 1844. He presented 
the Children's Friend .Society with the estate at East Worcester, which 
was for some years the Orphans' Home. 

672 1863. Worcester County Musical Society formed. 

673 1876. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of 
Boston celebrated its annual field day in Worcester. 

The Company was received and entertained by the Worcester Con- 
tinentals. 



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October 3. 

674 1800. Birth of George Bancroft. 

George Bancroft, distinguished as a historian and politician, was son 
of Rev. Aaron Bancroft, D. D. He graduated at Harvard College in 
181 7, and afterwards studied at German universities. .'Vfter his return 
he was tutor at Harvard, and preceptor of a school at Northampton. 
About 1S35, he entered into politics, allying himself with the Demo- 
cratic party; wrote many addresses and resolutions, and delivered sev- 
eral orations in its interest; was Collector of Boston, 1838-41; Demo- 
cratic candidate for Governor, 1844; Secretary of the Navy in Polk's 
cabinet, 1S45; Minister to England, 1846-9; and Minister to Germany. 
1867-74. His History of the United States, begun more than fifty 
years ago, has just been completed. The house in which Mr. Bancroft 
was born is still standing on Salisbury street, near the Highland School, 
and is now the residence of John B. Pratt. 

675 1859. Dr. George B. Windship lectured on Physical Cul- 
ture. 

In Washburn Hall. Dr. Windship was an enthusiast on the subject of 
physical training; by practice he was enabled to lift a weight of 2007 
pounds. He died Sept. 12, 1876. 

October 4. 

676 1831. Celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the 
Incorporation of the County. 

By the Worcester County Historical Society. A procession marched 
to the Old South Church, where an address was delivered by Hon. 
John Davis. A dinner was served at Estabrook's hotel. 

October 5. 

677 1843. Death of \\'illiam Lincoln. 

He was born in Worcester, Sept. 26, 1802; graduated at Harvard Col- 
lege, 1822; edited the j^gis, and with C. C. Baldwin, published the 
IVorcester Mtigazine. He was a Representative, 1S36-7 and 1841. 
His History of Worcester was published in 1S37. 

October 6. 

678 1806. Thomas Street opened. 



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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I I / 

This street was laid out and given to the town by Isaiah Thomas. The 
following memorandum was found in one of his' almanacs: "1806, 
Oct. 6. Finished work on the new street. The Selectmen came and 
surveyed it and laid it out in form. The Light Infantry company, un- 
der arms, commanded by Capt. Klagg, marched through it, halted on 
the bridge, and discharged three vollies. The gentlemen of the street 
prepared a large tub and two pails full of excellent /'inn/i, and the Se- 
lectmen, at the request of those present, and in conformity to their own 
proposal, named the street Thomas street. The Infantry company had 
as much punch as they chose to drink, and all present. Three cheers 
were given, and the company marched off." 

679 1829. Harrison Gray Otis and Edward Everett visited the 
Cattle Show in Worcester. 

150 yoke of oxen were driven through Main street. .\i the dinner 
speeches were made by the distinguished guests. 

Harrison Gray Otis was a nephew of the revolutionary patriot, James 
Otis. He was born in Boston, Oct. 8, 1765; graduated at Harvard 
College in 1783; and by his brilliant talents soon gained a high posi- 
tion at the bar; was a Member of Congress, 1797 to iSoi; Speaker of 
the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1803-5; President of the 
State Senate, 1805-11; Judge of Court of Common Pleas, 1814-18; 
United States Senator, 1817-22; and Mayor of Boston, 1829-32. Dur- 
ing the troubles with Great Britain, Mr. Otis was a vehement Federal- 
ist, and was one of the party of nu^chievous spirits who were respon- 
sible for that egregious political blunder, the Hartford Convention. He 
died in Boston. Oct. 28, 1848. 

680 1857. Lola Montez lectured in Brinley Hall. Subject : 
"Beautiful Women." 

Lola Montez, Maria Dolores Porris, Countess of Landsfeld, was born 
at Limerick, Ireland, about 1820, and died at Xew York in 1861. At 
an, early age she married Capt. James, and accompanied him to India, 
but they soon separated. .-Vfter leading an erratic life in the capitals 
of Europe, appearing in the streets and theatres as a danseuse and 
singer, she -found her way to Munich, and for some time exerted 
a powerful influence over King Louis of Bavaria, who made her a 
countess. She was finally obliged to leave the country. In 1849 she 
was married to an English gentleman, but his family caused her to be 
prosecuted for bigamy, as her former husband was living. She came 
to America in 1851, in the same ship with Kossuth, and appeared 
in various places in theatres and on the lecture platform. 

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68i 1877. Sale of the old Foster street Depot. 

The building was sold by Auctioneer B. W. Abbott, in eight sections 
as follows: I, S30; 2, §25; 3, S30; 4. $IOO; 5,841; 6, S26; 7, Sio; 
8, S5.50. Total, S277.50. The frame uf the lirst part of this building 
was raised May" 31, 1835. 

October 7. 

682 i8ig. First Cattle Show in Worcester. 

683 1828. Blackstone Canal opened. 

The canal boat Lady Carriiigton arrived from Providence, and was 
received with firing of cannon and ringing of bells. The last toll on 
this canal was collected Nov. 9, 1848. A History of the Blackstone 
Canal, by Israel Plummer, will be found in the first volume of the Col- 
lections of The Worcester Society of Antiquity. 

684 1835. Joice Heth, nurse of Gen. George Washington, 
aged 161 years, was exhiliited at Stowell's Railroad House. 
Remained here four days; admission 25 cents. This was Barnum's 
first venture as a showman. 

October 8. 

685 1818. "In Memory of Col. Re\J-\mi\ Fi.acc who died 
Oct. 8, 1818, aged 95. 

"He commanded a company of minute men which left Worcester, 
April 19, 1775, on the alarm at Lexington, and attained the rank of 
Colonel in the Revolutionary Service. Selectman from 1766 to 77 in- 
clusive. An original member of the American Political Society." — 
Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 

Col. Flagg left 4 children, 41 grandchildren and S3 great-grand- 
children. 

686 1879. Hon. Zachariah Chandler, of Michigan, spoke at a 
Republican meeting in the Rink, on Foster street. 

He died suddenly at Chicago, Nov. i, 1879. 

October 9. 

687 1760. "We hear from Worcester that on the evening of 
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that town were beautifully illuminated on account of the suc- 
cess of his Majesty's Arms in America." — Boston News-Let- 
ter, Oct. 16, I/60. 

Tlie success referred to was the taking of Montreal by Amherst, Sept. 
S, 1760. 

688 1816. Rev. Charles \. Goodrich ordained Pastor of the 
Old South Church. 

He was dismissed Nov. 14, 1S20, and afterwards preached at Berlin 
and Karlford, Conn. Me was at one time a member of the Connecti- 
cut Senate, and was author of several historical and dther books. A 
brother of .Saniiiel G., widely known as Pt-ter Parlcv. Mr. Goodrich 
died at Hartford, Jan. 4, 1S62, aged 72. 

689 1826. President John Quincy Adams visited Worcester. 

He remained three days the gue.st of C;ov. Lincoln. The President at- 
tended the Cattle Show on the nth. 

690 1867. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan visited Worcester. 

He arrived from Boston at 9 A. .M., and was received by military bodies 
and escorted through the principal streets. 

October 10. 

691 1865. Visit and parade of the Putnam Phalanx of Hart- 
ford, Conn. 

692 1866. 25th anniversary of the Universalist Church, and 
installation of Rev. K. F. Bowles. 

October 11. 

693 1842. First exhibition of the Worcester County Horti- 
cultural Society. 

.At the hall of the Society of Friends, over Joseph Boyden's jewelrv 
store, corner of Walnut street. The exhibition lasted two days. 

694 1843. Hon. Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky, attended 
the Cattle Show. 

Richard M. Johnson was a Representative and Senator from Kentucky 
for many years, and Vice-President, 1S37-41. It has been said that he 
killed Tecuniseh at the battle of the Thames. He died in ,1850, aged 
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October 13. 

695 1725. Rev. Isaac Burr ordained. 
ITe was dismissed, M.Tich, 1745. 

696 1846. John P. Hale spoke in the Town Hall. 

697 1878. Death of Hon. Henry Chapin. 

He was born in Upton, 181 1; graduated at Brown University, 1835; 
and came to Worcester in 1846. He was Mayor in 1849-50, and Judge 
of Probate from 1858 until his death. 

698 1882. President Arthur and suite passed through \\'orces- 
ter, on their return from the Webster Centennial celebration 
at Marshfield. 

October 14. 

699 1740. Visit of Rev. George Whitefield. 

700 1867. Parade of the Amoskeag Veterans. 

701 1873. Dedication of the ^V'orcester Academy building on 



Union Hill. 



October 15. 



702 1823. Dedication of the Central Church and ordination 
of Rev. L. Ives Hoadly. 

Mr. Hoadly was dismissed May ig, 1829, He died at .New Haven, 
March, 1883, aged 92. 

October 17. 

703 i860. The Prince of Wales and suite passed through 
Worcester on their way to Boston. 

The Prince appeared on the platform of the car, and was greeted with 
cheers by the large crowd assembled, which he acknowledged by 
bowitig. 

704 1865. Death of Dr. John Green. 

He was born in Worcester, April 19, 1784; graduated at Brown Uni- 
versity, 1804; and practised medicine here more than fifty years. He 
gave his valuable library to the city, and endowed it. 



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705 1872. Remarkable accident on Beacon street. 

A horse, att,iched to a carriage in which was a lady, went over the em- 
bankment at the head of Sycamore street, and rolled down 70 feet to 
the railroad track below. The carriage was broken to pieces, but the 
woman and horse were not injured. 

October 18. 

706 1744. Edward Fitzpatrick executed for murder. 

707 1814. "In Memory of Samuel Curtis Esq. who died Oct. 
18, 1S14. ."Et. 84. 

"He Has one of the leading Whigs of Worcester during the war of the 
Revolution. Was one of the committee who reported the constitution 
and rules of the American Political Society in 1773. In 1776, he was 
elected m.^gistrate to exercise the powers of Justice of the Peace for 
the preservation of good order. Was a member of many important 
revolutionary committees. Selectman, 1766, 75, 90 to 95. Represent- 
ative to the General Court, 1778 to 1785, 1802, 1804, 1806." — /«- 
scriptioitsftont tJw Old Burial Grounds. 

708 1848. Caleb Cushing spoke at a Democratic meeting in 
the ("itv Hall, as candidate for Governor. 

October 20. 

JelTrev, a Negro, executed for murder. 

.\rthnr. a Negro, executed for rape. 

First regular stage from Boston to Worcester. 

Daniel Webster and the Everett brothers attended 
the Cattle .Show in Worcester. 

713 1849. Father Mathew, the distinguished Irish temperance 
agitator, visited Worcester. 

He arrived Saturday, 20th; preached at the Catholic church -Sunday; 
and received signatures to the pledge at the City Hall on Monday. 

Theobald Mathew was born in Tipperary county, Ireland, in 1790. 
Educated as a Catholic priest, he performed missionary service at Cork, 
founded a temperance society, and administered the pledge to 150,000 
persons in that place alone. He travelled in the interest of temperance 
through Ireland, England, and the United States. Queen Victoria be- 
stowed upon him an annuity of ;^500. He died in 1856. 



709 


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710 


1768. 


711 


1783- 


712 


1831. 



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714 1870. KartlKiuake Shock. 
Buildings were jarred and door bells rung. 

October 21. 

715 lyiS- Permanent settlement of Worcester. 

716 1742. Jabez Green executed for murder. 

October 22. 

71 7 1783. First stage from Hartford to Boston passed through 
Worcester. 

October 23. 

718 1789. President Washington passed through \\'orcester. 

He arrived early in the morning, and was received with salutes of can- 
non by the Worcester Artillery. The President took breakfast at the 
"United .States Arms," [now E.schange Hotel], and then proceeded un 
his way to Boston. 

719 1850. Woman's Rights C'onventicjn. 

October 24. 

720 1732. "In answer to y'= Petition (if )'■■' Rev"" mr. Isaac Burr, 
Voted that y" Sum of Twenty Pounds be assessed according 
to Law on tlie Inhabitants and Estates of y'^Town of Worces- 
ter to be pay'' to mr. Burr, which Simi the town Cherfully 
grant and earnestly Desire that he Lay y'' Same out in pur- 
chising an addition to his Library." — Eailx Jifctmf.w 

721 1812. The .American .•\nti(niarian Society incorporated. 
"The persons named in the act were gentlemen eminent for their learn- 
ing and ability, who stood high in the confidence of the public, viz : 
Isaiah Thomas, Levi Lincoln, Harrison G. Otis, Timothy Bigelow, 
Nathaniel Paine, Edward Bangs, John T. Kirkland, Aaron Bancroft, 
Jonathan H. Lyman, Elijah H. Mills, Elisha Hammond, Timothy Wil- 
liams, William D. Peck, John Lowell, Edmund Dvvight, Eleazer James, 
Josiah Quincy, W'illiam S. Shaw, Francis Blnke, Levi Lincoln, Jr., 
•Samuel M. Burnside, Benjamin Kvissell, Thaddeus M. Harris, Kedford 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 23 

Webster, Thomas Wallcutt, Eljenezer T. Andrews, Isaiah Thomas, [r., 
William Wells.'' Of these, Isaiah Thomas was the master-spirit, and 
on its incorporation, he presented the Society with his private library; 
and in 1820, erected a building for its reception. The Society removed 
to its present quarters in 1853. The library now comprises over 70,000 
volumes; the aggregate of the several permanent funds is about $80, 
000. The interior of the library is arranged with fine effect; and the 
cordial welcome extended, and absense of red tape, make it a pleasant 
resort for the student or antiquary. 

722 1864. Dale Hospital occupied. 

rhis building, now the Worcester .\cademy, was erected for a medical 
college, and afteru'ards used for a female seminary. It was occupied 
by the Government, during the latter part of the Rebellion, as a hos- 
pital for disabled soldiers. It was formally inaugurated, Feb. 22, 1865. 

October 25. 

723 1770. \\'illiani Lindsay executed for burglary. , 

724 1847. Providence and Worcester railroad opened. 

725 1 87 1. City Hospital opened. 

In the Aljijah Kigelow house, corner of Front nnd Church streets. 

October 26. 

726 1864. Trial and presentation of the organ in Mechanics 
Hall. 

October 27. 

727 1868. (ien. ( ). f). Howard lectured in Mechanics Hall. 

October 28. 

728 1859. Benjamin F. Butler spoke in the City Hall as I)em- 
cratic candidate for Governor. 

He was elected 23 vears later. 

October 29. 

729 1868. David R. Locke, otherwise Petroleum V. Nashy, 
lectured in Mechanics Hall. Subject : "Cussed be Canaan." 



124 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

October 30. 

730 1852. Charles Francis Adams spoke at a grand rally of 
the Free Democracy. 

731 1854. Butman Riot. 

Asa O. Butman, Deputy United States Marshal, came to Worcester for 
the purpose of seizing an escaped slave named William H. Jankins. 
The friends of the slave gathered in large numbers, and in the attempt 
to get Hutman out of the city by a few who interposed between him 
, and the mob, he wellnigh became a victim of its fury. .\ graphic ac- 

count of this afl'air, by Rev. Albert Tyler, will be found in the first vol- 
ume of the Collections of The Worcester .Society of Antiquity. 

October 31. 

732 1722. Rev. Andrew Gardner dismissed. 

lie was the first Minister of Worcester, settled in 1719. Afterwards 
preached in Lunenburg, and died in New Hampshire, at an advanced 
age, in 1793. He was noted for his eccentricities. 

733 I793- Samuel Frost executed for murder. 

734 1805. Nathaniel Mower's hat shop Inirned. 

735 1842. John B. Gough signed the pledge. 

He was reclaimed by Joel D. Stratton, Sunday evening, Oct. 30, 1842; 
and the next evening took the pledge, at a temperance meeting in the 
Town Hall. Stratton was at that time employed by Thomas Tucker, 
who kept the .American Temperance House. He died Nov. 4, i860. 
A sketch of his hfe, by Rev. Horace James, was published. 

736 1844. Swiss Bell Ringers at Brinley Hall. 

737 1861. Departure of the Twenty-fifth Regiment. 

This Regiment embarked with the Burnside expedition; took part in 
the battles of Roanoke Island and Newbern ; and performed service in 
North Carolina until the fall of 1863. The next spring and summer 
the Regiment saw hard service, passed through Drewry's Bluff, Cold 
Harbor and other battles, and spent the hot months before Peters- 
burg'. It arrived home, (excepting a portion that re-enlisted the win- 
ter before), October 13, 1864. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 25 

November i. 

73S 1851. Joshua R. Giddings addressed a Free Soil meeting 
in the Foster street Depot. 

He spoke in the City Hall in the forenoon. It was charged that the 
Whigs engaged the hall for the evening to keep the Free Soil men 
out, and the use of the depot was tendered. Over 3000 were present. 

739 1851. Hon. George S. Hillard addressed the Whigs at 
the City Hall. 

740 1859. Dr. J. G. Holland lectured on '•.\rt and Life," in 
Mechanics Hall. 

741 1875. Dr. Hans Guido Von Biilow at Mechanics Hall. 

One of the most eminent pianists of the present time. He was born 
at Dresden, Jan, 8, 1830. Was assisted by Li.szt and Wagner, and 
made his first appearance as a pianist in 1852. His compositions are 
numerous and of a high order. He is now an inmate of an insane 
asylum. He married a daughter of Liszt from whom he was divorced; 
she then l)ecame the wife of Wagner. 

November 2. 

742 1865. Edwin Forrest at the Theatre. 

He appeared the evenings of the 2tl and 3d, in Richelieu and Lear. 

November 3. 

743 1856. Dr. Charles Robinson, the Free Soil Governor of 
Kansas, addressed a meeting at the City Hall. 

744 1859. Henry D. Thoreau lectured on John Brown, at 
Washburn Hall. 

November 4. 

745 1777- C;en. Burgoyne and Hessian prisoners captured at 
Saratoga passed through \\'orcester. 

746 1829. Worcester Lyceum formed. 

747 1833. Henry Clay visited Worcester. 
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126 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

He was the guest of Gov. Lincoln. On the 5th, he was welcomed at 
the Town Hall by Hon. John Davis, and made a speech. In the af- 
ternoon he visited Millbury. On the 6th he departed for Hartford. 

748 1848. Charles Sumner spoke at a Van Buren meeting. 

Sumner, at this time, was disfavored by the so-called respec table ele- 
ment of the state, on account of his association with the Abolitionists. 
After Mr. Sumner had been elected Senator, the following editorial 
appeared in the Boston Daily Advertiser of .April 25, 1851. 

"It is unnecessary for us to add anything to what we have already 
said of the disgraceful character of the coalition by which this object 
has been accomplished. It is the grossest outrage upt)n the feelings 
of the maiority of the people of the state, by a combination of two 
minorities, which we have known to be peipetrated in any of the states 
of the Union. We regard this event as a must unfortunate one for the 
reputation of the state, and one \\hich must paralyze its influence in 
the councils of the Union." 

The above remains one of many evidences of the political wisdom 
and foresight of the Old Whig Party of Massachusetts. 

" O Time ! whose verdirts ninck niir own. 
The only righteous judge art tUou : " 

749 1849. Father Mathew's Mutual Benevolent Total .Absti- 
nence Society formed. 

November 5. 

750 1788. Two CaiTiels, late from .Arabia, arrived in town with 
their keeper. 

November 6. 

751 1848. Daniel Webster spoke three hours at the City Hall 
for Taylor and Fillmore. 

Just before the meeting, a Free Soil procession paraded the streets with 
torches, and Webster noticed the large number it comprised. Oov. 
Lincoln remarked that they were mostly boys. "l!ut these boys will 
soon be men," replied the great statesman. Webster was brought here 
at this time to denounce Charles .-Vllen, (then running for Congress on 
the Free Soil ticket), but he made no allusion to him. The next day. 
Judge .\llen was triumphantly elected over the Whig incumlient, Hon. 
Charles Hudson. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 27 

November 7. 

752 I7I4. Birth of the first male child in Worcester : Adonijah, 
son of lonas Rice. 

753 1781. Celebration of the surrender of Cornwallis, news of 
which was received the evening before. 

November 8. 

754 1861. First appearance in Worcester of Brignoli. 

Signer Pasqimlino lirignoli, long a favorite tenor with the American 
public, was born at Milan in 1S32. 

755 1882. Christine Nilsson at Mechanics Hall. 
Tickets, 3l-j S2. and S3. .\ small audience attended. 

November 9. 

756 1871. Samuel L. Clemens, otherwise Mark Twain, lec- 
tured in Mechanics Hall on "Artemas Ward." 

November 10. 

757 1778. Wedding of Hannah, daughter of Sheriff Gardner 
Chandler, aiul John \Villiams of Boston. 

Hepsy Henimingivay s.aid she well recollected the marriage, "for Bur- 
goyne's Itand came down from Rutland, and played before the house 
of Sheriff Chandler all that evening." 

758 1858. Frederick Warren shot. 

Mr. Warren was City Marshal. He received a fatal A\ound by the ac- 
cidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Henry \V. Hendricks, 
a deputy sheriff of Charleston, S. C, and died on the 13th. .\ public 
funeral was held on the 15th. 

November 11. 

759 '779- Robert Young executed for rape. 

He was one of the Convention troops. 

760 1868. Worcester Free Institute of Industrial Science ded- 
icated. 



128 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

November 12. 

761 i85i. Funeral of Lieut. John William Grout. 

He was a member of the 15th Regiment, and was killed in the battle 
of Ball's Bluff, Oct. 21, 1861. 

762 1866. Clara Barton lectured on "Work and Incidents of 
.Army Life." 

763 1866. Maggie Mitchell in Fanchon, at the Theatre. 

764 1883. Heavy Gale : car with nine passengers blown from 
the track of the Worcester and Shrewsbury railroad. No one 
was injured, 

November 13. 

765 1849. Peace Celebration : reception to Elihii lUuritt on 
his return from Europe. 

November 14. 

766 1864. Lynde Brook water let on. 

November 15. 

767 1865. Blind Tom at Mechanics Hall. 

He was born a slave in 1838. He possessed little intelligence, but 
could perform the most difficult pieces of music on ihc j.iiano after once 
hearing them. 

768 1871. Batchelder's painting of the Bat/lc of Gi-ttyduttx 
exhibited at Horticultural Hall. 

November 16. 

769 1775- Post Ofifice established in Worcester. 

Isaiah Thomas was appointed Postmaster, and held the office until 1801. 
His successors have been : James Wilson, 1801 to 1833; Jubal Har- 
rington, 1833 to 1839; Maturin L. Fisher, 1839 to 1849; Edward W. 
Lincoln, 1849 to 1854; Emory Banister, 1854 to 1861; John Milton 
Earle, 1861 to 1867; and Josiah Pickett, the present incumbent, a])- 
pointed in 1867. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 29 

770 1795- Worcester Association of Mutual Aid in Detecting 
Thieves formed. 

November 17. 

771 1777- "On Monday last arrived here, and on Tuesday 
proceeded on their way to Boston, under an escort of light 
dragoons, his Excellency the President of the Continental 
Congress [John Hancock] and his lady." — S/>y, Nov. 21. 

772 1883. Corner Stone of the first Swedish Methodist Church 
in New England laid at Quinsigamond. 

November 18. 

773 1776- '"Last Monday passed through this town under guard, 
about 120 torie.s brought from Phillips Manor and places ad- 
jacent : 30 of whom were enlisted under the infamous Major 
Rogers and taken in a late skirmish." — .^v. Nov. 20. 

November 19. 

774 1857. Park Benjamin read a poem entitled Hard Times. 

775 1869. Edwin Booth in Hamlet, a't the Theatre. 

November 21. 

776 1786. Court closed by Shays's insurgents. 

777 1837. John Bell of Tennessee, William J. Graves of Ken- 
tucky, and Gov. Edward Everett, addressed a meeting in the 
Unitarian Church, and were given a supper at the Worcester 
House. 

John Bell was born near Nashville, Tenn., in 1797, and died there in 
1869. He wa.s a Member of Congress, 1827-41 (Speaker one term); 
Secretary of War, 1841; Senator, 1847-58; and Union candidate for 
President, with Edward Everett as Vice-President, in i860. William 
J. Graves is chiefly noted for having killed Jonathan Cilley in a duel, in 
1838. He was a Member of Congress from Kentucky, 1835-41 ; and 
died in 1S48, aged 43. Edward Everett, eminent as an orator, scholar, 
and politician, was born at Dorchester, Mass., Oct. 11, 1794. He was 



130 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

educated at Harvard and German universities, and became pastor of 
the Brattle Street Unitarian Church in Boston. Finding politics more 
congenial to his talents than preaching, he entered Congress in 1825, 
and served ten years; was Governor, 1835-40; Minister to England, 
1841-5; President of Harvard University, 1846-9; Secretary of Slate, 
1852-3; and Senator, 1853-4. He died Jan. 15, 1865. 

778 1877. Railroad tracks removed from the Common. 

November 22. 

779 1864. Celebration of the completion of the Water Works. 

The dam at Leicester was inspected; a meeting was held in Mechanics 
Hall, with addresses by Mayor D. \V. Lincoln and others; and the 
Fire Department, City Officials, etc., headed by the Cornet liand, pro- 
ceeded to the corner of Main and Myrtle streets, where the new works 
were tested in the presence of a large assembly. 

November 24. 

780 1737- Hugh Henderson, alias John Hamilton, e.xecuted 
for burglary. 

The tirst execution in this county. 

781 1836. Rev. Jonathan E. Woodbridge installed first Pastor 
of the Union Church. 

782 1870. Olive Logan lectured in Mechanics Hall. 

7S3 1871. Peace Meeting to celebrate the \Vashington Treaty. 
In Mechanics Hall, .•\ddresses were made by Mayor Edward Earle, 
Hon. P. Emory Aldiich, Rev. J. B. Miles, Hon. Amasa Walker and 
Elihu Burrilt. 

November 25. 

784 1761. "In memory of Deacon Nathaniel Moore, who died 
Nov"" 25 : .\. I). I 761 Aetat 84 years. 

"Came from Sudbury. Was the third settler of the town of Wurce-.ter, 
arriving here in 1715 or 1716. He was Deacon of the First Church 
from its foundation, and remained in that office until his death. Was 
.Selectman of the town for eleven years between 1722 and 1740. Town 
Treasurer, 1725 and 1731. He married Grace Rice, sister of Jonas 
Rice, the first permanent settler. .She died in 1768, aged 94 years." — 
Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds. 



' NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. 1 3 I 

785 1862. Departure of the Fifty-first Regiment. 

This Regiment enlisted for nine months, and spent most of its time of 
service in North Carolina. It arrived home July 21, 1863. 

November 27. 

7S6 1843. The Town was authorized to purchase Bladder 
Pond for a water supply. 

787 1868. Gen. Kilpatrick lectured in Mechanics Hall on 
"Sherman's Grand March to the Sea." 

Judson Kil]")atrick was born in New Jersey in 1836, and graduated at 
West Point in 1 86 1. He was an efficient cavalry officer in the Rebel- 
lion, and attained the rank of Major General. In 1865 he was ap- 
pointed Minister to Chili, and died there Dec. 6, 1881. 

788 1883. Matthew Arnold, the English philosopher and critic, 
lectiu'ed on "Literature and Science" at Horticultural Hall. 

Admission Si. .\bout 300 attended. 

"Mr. Matthew .\rnold after his recent visit here being asked by a Bos- 
ton friend how he liked Worcester, said he did not enjoy himself very 
much; that, having no invitations, he thought he would try an .\nieri- 
can inn, and found one n.imed the "Bay Horse," where, as they only had 
noon dinners, he could get nothing to eat hut cold oysters. Our hos- 
telry, famed in political and other annals, would scarcely be recognized 
by its best friends under the very English name of the "Bay Horse." — 
.S>i', y,i,;. n. JSS4. 

November 28. 

789 1873. Rev. NewiVian Hall, of London, lectured in Me- 
chanics Hall. 

He preached at the Union Church on the afternoon of .Saturday, Nov. 
29th. 

790 1875. Remains of Vice- President Wilson arrived in Wor- 
cester. 

Henry Wilson died at Washington, Nov. 22, 1S75. His remains ar- 
rived here Sunday morning at 4.50, and remained until 8.30. At 7, 
the City Guards escorted the City (jovernment and distinguished citi- 
zens to the Union Station. The remains were placed in the vestibule 
and viewed bv a large number. 

791 1883. Serious accident on the Boston, Barre and Gardner 
railroad, near North Worcester. 



132 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

A car on the afternoon inward bound train left the track and rolled 
down an embankment. A large number were injured; two fatally. 

November 29. 

792 1856. New England Non-Resistance Convention. 
\V. L. (jarrison, S. -S. Foster, Rev. Adin Ballou and others spoke. 

793 1859. Alvan Allen killed on the railroad. 

He was run over between Front and Mechanic streets, near the Foster 
street station. Mr. Allen came from Sturbridge in 1S35, and was mail 
agent between Worcester and Hartford until the opening of the Wes- 
tern railroad. Afterwards in the grocery business and a dealer in pianos. 
He was a member of the Common Council; City Marshal, 1853; and 
Auditor in 18^8. 

November 30. 

794 1850. George Thompson, the celebrated English Ab- 
olitionist, visited Worcester. 

His presence in Boston in 1835 was the cause of the Garrison riot. Mr. 
Thompson was again in Worcester during the Rebellion. 

December i. 

795 1856. Worcester School of Design and .Academy of Fine 
Arts established. 

Located on the upper floor of Clark's block, corner of Mechanic and 
Main streets. The school was maintained about five years. 

796 1862. Rev. William R. Huntington ordained Rector of 
All Saints Church. 

He resigned Dec. i, 1883, to become Rector of Grace Church, New 
York City. 

December 2. 

797 1675. "This day all the houses in Quonsukamuck were 
burnt by the Indians." — Increase Mather. 

The buildings had been deserted by the inhabitants, through fear of 
Indian attack, some time before. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 33 

798 1801. First issue of the National ^gis, 

This paper was founded to sustain the principles of Thomas Jefferson 
against the misrepresentation and abuse of the Federalists of Massa- 
chusetts. It was published until 1833, when it was merged with the 
yeoman. It was edited successively by Francis Blake, Edward Bangs, 
Levi Lincoln, Samuel Brazer, William Charles White, Enoch Lincoln, 
Edward D. Bangs, Pliny Merrick, William Lincoln, Christopher C. 
Baldwin and William N. Green. The paper was re-established in 1838, 
and in 1857 was merged with the Transcript^ which was succeeded by 
the present Gazette. 

799 1879. Deatli of Rev. William M. Parry. 

He was a native of Nottingham, England, and came to this country in 
1872, and was acting Pastor of the Old South Church for about two 
years. Hepossessed genius, learning and ability, but was erratic and 
eccentric. He organized the Tabernacle Church in 1S74. In his uill 
he made special request that his friends and the newspapers would 
make no mention of his decease or of anything concerning him, which 
was disregarded. 

December 3. 

800 1881. New Citv (or [aques) Hospital opened. 

December 4. 

801 1862. A deserter was shot on the Common. 

A company of about 100 deserters from Fort Independence passed 
through Worcester in the steamboat train in the evening. T\\'o or 
more jumped from the train, and one, named Michael Farrel, aged 22, 
was fired at by the guard and shot through the body. He dieij on the 
6th. 

802 1873. Fall of a building on Main street. 

The north wall of the unfinished building opposite the Old South 
Church, belonging to Gross and Strauss, fell about 5 A. .M., in conse- 
quence of the freezing of the mortar. The low wooden building 
adjoining, occupied as a music store, was entirely demolished. 

803 1873. Edward Jenkins lectured in Mechanics Hall on 
"The England of to-day." 

He is the author of "(inx's Baby." 
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134 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

December 5. 

S04 1837. Convention of Ministers of Worcester County called 
to express sentiments against slavery. 

This was brought about piincipally by the efforts of Rev. George Allen, 
and clergymen of various denominations to the number of about eighty 
attended. A "Declaration" offered by Mr. Allen was considered too 
radical, and the Convention adjourned to meet the 16th of the follow- 
ing January, when a manifesto (substantially Mr. Allen's) was put 
forth which had great influence in shaping public sentiment on the 
slavery question. 

805 1873. Bret Harte lectured on "The Aruonauts of '49." 

December 6. 

806 1786. .Arrival of Daniel Shays. 

The leader of the insurgents arrived from Rutland with 350 men which 
with those already here, increased his force to nearly 1000. The Court 
House had been seized by the rebels on the 3d, and they remained in 
possession of the tow» about a week, 

807 1817. "Col. Ebenezer Lovel Died Dec. 6, 181 7. aged 88 
years. 

"An officer in the Revolutionary war. Was ensign in the company of 
Capt. Benjamin Flagg, which left Worcester on the alarm at I,e.\ington 
in i;^5. Was one of the 'Committee of Inspection' chosen in 1774 to 
examine from time to time the merchants and traders of the town, and 
see that no imported goods were offered for sale in violation of the 
'solemn league and covenant.' Selectman, 1778, 79, 84. Represent- 
ative to the General Court, 1777. One of the original members of the 
.American Political Society. "-/iisirn'/i/iotis/ro/ji //?,• Old Burial Grcniiids. 

808 1875. Prof. Richard A. Proctor, the Englisli astronomer, 
lectured in Plymouth Chapel on "Other Worlds and other 
Suns than ours." 

He subsequently lectured several times in Worcester. 

809 1882. Transit of Venus. 

It was observed in Worcester at the High School, State Normal School, 
Free Institute and Worcester Academy. At the High School, Princi- 
pal Roe obligingly gratified a large number of persons with a view of 
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 35 

December 7. 

810 1825. Horace Carter executed for rape. 

811 i86g. Death of Dr. Benjamin F. He)\vood. 

He was a son of Hon. Lienjaniin tleywood of Worcester, born April 
24, 1792. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1812; look the de- 
gree of M. D., 1S13; and practised here many years. 

December 8. 

812 1763. The Old South Meeting House first used for relig- 
ious purposes. 

813 1829. .^nti-Masonic Convention at the Court House. 

814 1872. Free Public Library opened Sunday. 

■■.\iHi IJftd said, Let there be light." 

December 9. 

815 1812. First Baptist Church formed. 

816 1819. "In .Memory of Mr. D.ANTEL B.URD who died 
Dec. 9, 1S19, aged 77. 

"Married Jane Smith, January Sth, 1768, and kept the Haird Tavern. 
"He wan seigeant in Capt. Benjamin Elagg's company that marched 
from Worcester on the alarm at Lexington, .April 19, 1775. Sergeant 
in Col. Crafts' regiment of artillery, 1776. Private in Capt. David 
Chadwick's company that marched to Hadley on the alarm at Benning- 
ton, .•Vug. 28, 1777. 

".\lr. Baird held the office of .Selectman for five years commencing 
with 17S5, and was a member of the .American Political .Society." — • 
Inscriptions front the Old Burial Croitnds, 

Mr. Baird was concerned in Shays's Rebellion, and was confined in 
Bo.ston Claol, March 5, 17S7. 

817 1819. Worcester County .\nti-Slavery Convention. 

.At the Court House. It was called to take action to prevent the fur- 
ther introduction of slavery into new states. 

December 10. 

818 1775. "On Sunday last the lady of his K.xcellency Ccneral 



136 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

Washington, and the lady of General Gates, with their attend- 
ants, passed through this town on their way to Cambridge." 
—Sj>_y. 

819 1851. Jenny Lind, assisted by Otto Goldschmidt, Signor 
Belletti and Mr. Joseph Burke, gave a concert at the City 
Hall. 

Tickets $2., Sj- and 84- Every seat was taken. A large number gath- 
ered about the building to catch such notes as might escape through 
the walls. This was her farewell concert in Massachusetts. 

"Jenny never sang better, or gave better satisfaction." — S/>j'. 

.She octupied rooms at the Worcester House. 

S20 1856. B. L. Batchelder of Sutton drew a barrel of beans 
on a hand-sled from Sutton to Worcester, in fulfillment of an 
election wager with T. W. Short of Worcester. 

The bet was made on the result of the presidential contest : Buchanan 
vs. Fremont. Mr. Batchelder, wearing snow-shoes, left Sutton at 10 
A. M., and arrived at the lower end of Green street at 3.30, where he 
was awaited by a large concourse. A procession was formed, headed 
by a band of music, and proceeded through Main street to the Bay 
State House, Mr. Short riding in a barouche. Here the beans were 
delivered to Mr. Short, Mr. Z. K. Pangborn making the presentation 
speech, to which Mr. Calvin E. Pratt responded, speaking from the top 
of an omnibus. .\n immense crowd blocked the street. .V bean sup- 
per was served to a large company. 

December 11. 

821 1823. David Brown, a Cherokee, delivered an address in 
the Old South Church, in aid of a mission to establish schools 
among the Cherokees of the Arkansas. 

822 1873. Thomas Nast lectured on "Caricature." 

December 12. 

823 1848. Salem Street Church dedicated. 

824 1855. William M. Thackeray lectured in the City Hall. 

825 1874. Death of Alexander H. U'ilder. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 37 

He was born in Lancaster, and came to Worcester in 1823 as a clerk 
in the Registry of Deeds, and succeeded Artemas Ward as Register in 
1846, retaining the office until his death. 

December 13. 

826 1835- First Episcopal Service in Worcester. 

827 1866. John G. Saxe read a poem entitled "Love," at 
Mechanics Hah. 

December 15. 

828 I?!?' First recorded death in Worcester: Rachel Kil- 
lough, daughter of John and Jean Killough. 

829 1861. Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson of New York lectured 
in Mechanics Hall on "The Union, its perils and hopes." 

December 16. 

830 1870. Gas Explosion resulting in the death of Mayor 
lames B. Blake. 

Mayor Blake was .Superintendent of the (las Works, and going in the 
evening with the foreman, who carried a lighted lantern, to inspect 
some repairs in the purifying room, a severe explosion ensued in con- 
sequence of the escape of gas from an open stopcock. The building 
was demolished and the Mayor and his attendant severely burned and 
bruised. Mr. Blake died about 36 hours after the accident. A pub- 
lic funeral was held in Mechanics Hall on Thursday, Dec. 22. 

December 18. 

831 1848. Worcester and Nashua Railroad opened. 

December 19. 

832 1768. "Here lies Buried >■■= Body of Gershom Rice, who 
died Dec'" y'= 19"" .\. D. 1768, in y^ 102" year of his age. 

"Gershom Rice was son of Thomas, who was the third son of the emi- 
grant, Edmund Rice, who came from England and settled in Sudbury 
in 1639, and afterwards removed to .Marlboro', where he died May 3, 



138 THE WORCESTER BOOK. 

1663. Gershom Rice was the second settler of Worcester, coming here 
in 1715. Selectman, 1724, 27, 31, 33, 36, 46. Town Treasurer, 1736. 
It was at his house that religious services were first held in the town." 
— hncriptioHS frtim the Old Burial Grounds. 

^i?i 1838. Rev. Seth Sweetser installed Pastor of the Central 
Church. 

December 20. 

834 1810. "ERECTED In memory of Ephr.-vim Mower Esq. 
who departed this life Dec. 20, 1810, Mi. 62. 

"Married Thankful Hersey of Leicester, and kept the hotel which 
stood near the corner of Main and Mechanic streets, on the site now 
occupied by Clark's block. Was one of the original founders of the 
Second Parish Church in Worcester, organized in 1785, and at the first 
meeting of the members of the parish called for the election of officers 
in 1789, Mr. Mower was chosen collector. Selectman from 1790 to 
1810 inclusive. Representative to the Ceneral Court from 1S06 to 
1810, and Crier of the Courts from iSoo to 1807." — hiscrip.'iuns fri'iii 
the Old Burial Grounds. 

December 21. 

835 1882. First issue of the New England Home Journal. 

December 22. 

836 1825. Edmund Kean, the celebrated English tragedian, 
remained in Worcester over night. 

He passed through Worcester on the 20lh. and attempted to play in 
Boston on the evening of the 21st, but was prevented by riotous demon- 
strations. He left Boston and arrived in this town, well armed, on the 
night of the 22d, and departed for Xew York the next morning. 

Edmund Kean, one of the greatest lights of the English stage, was 
born in London in 1787, and achieved his greatest triumphs at the 
Drury Lane theatre. His principal characters were Othello, .Shylock, 
Richard HL, and Sir Giles Overreach. He vLsited this country twice. 
Dissolute habits hastened his death, which occurred May 15, 1833. 

837 1858. Rev. Rush R. Shijjpen installed Pastor of the 
Church of the Unity. 



NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I 39 

December 23. 

838 1859. Free Public Library established by ordinance. 

839 1873. First exercise of the Veto Power by tlie Mayor. 

.Mayor Jillson vetoed an order authorizing the laying out o( a street 
(the Boulevard) over Ehn Park. 

December 24. 

840 1824. ''Hancock .\rms" or Putman tavern burned. 

841 1839. George Combe, the eminent Scotch Phrenologist, 
lectured in Worcester. 

842 1868. Paul B. Du Chaillu lectured on African Travels. 

December 26. 

843 1865. Hon. Schuyler Colfa.v gave a lecture descriptive of 
his tour across the Continent. 

December 27. 

844 I773- .-Vmerican Political Society formed. 

845 1859. .A Steam Fire Engine was exhibited on the Common. 

December 28. 

846 1841. Second Baptist Church organized 

December 30. 

847 1868. Death of Ichabod Washburn. 

He was born in Kingston, .A.ug. II, 1798; came io Worcester about 
1820 and engaged in the manufacture of lead pipe and wire; and in 
1834 established a wire factory on Grove street — the foundation of the 
present extensive works of the Washburn and Moen Company. 

848 187 1. New High School Building dedicated. 

849 1881. P^ulogy on President Garfield by Hon. George F. 
Hoar. 

December 31. 

850 1875. Ilhnnination in honor of tlie C'entennial Year. 



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General Index. 



General Index. 



The figures refer to the Paragraphs. 



Abbott, Rev. J. S. C, 54. 
Absentees, see Tories. 
Academy of Fine Arts, 795. 
Academy, Worcester, 328, 701, 722. 
Accidents, 377, 461, 705, 758, 764. 
Adams, Chas. Francis, 381, 730. 

John, 120. 

Rev. J. G., 323. 

John Quincy, 140, 689. 

.Samuel, 188, 240. 
"Adams and Liberty," song, 406. 
.'Egis, see Nalional Aigis. 
Agricultural Society, 106. 
Aldrich, P. Emory, 206, 305, 783. 
Allen, Alvin, 793. 

Charles, 8, 85, 142, 264, 305, 367, 
381,428,470, 548, 751. 

Gen. Ethan, 215. 

Rev. (ieorge, 145, 18S, 225, 264, 
367, 4S8, 804. 

Joseph, 39, 188. 

Joseph, Jr., 403. 

Samuel, 39. 
All Saints Church, 205. 
American .Antiquarian Society, 721. 

Herald, 570. 

House, 41. 

Political Society, 69, 844. 

Temperance House, 394. 
Amherst, Gen., 631. 
.Amoskeag Veterans, 700. 
.Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., 
537. 673- 



Andrew, Gov., 526, 585. 

Samuel, 279. 
Andrews, Benjamin, 342. 
"Angel Gabriel," 2S9. 
Anti-Masonic Convention, 8:3. 
Antiquarian Hall, 578. 
Anti-Slavery Conventions, 804, 817. 
Aqueduct Company, 242. 
Arbuckle, Matthew, 20, 91. 
Ardarani, Signor, 146. 
Arnold, Matthew, 788. 
."Arthur, President, 698. 
Arthur, a negro, 710. 
.Artillery, Worcester, 399-402, 404, 

405, 407, 408, 412, 416, 417, 

428, 430, 463, 464, 622. 
Ashby, William, 24. 
.-^thenceum, Worcester County, 145. 
Atlantic Cable celebrations, 547, 593. 
Austin, Rev. Samuel, 251, 333, 406, 

638, 663. 

B 
Baby Show, 655. 
Bacon, Peter C, 142, 206, 243, 303, 

467. 
Bailey, Silas, 488. 
Baitd, Daniel, 816. 
Baker, Lovell, 488. 
Baldwin, Christopher C, 677, 798. 
. John D., 373, 479, 501. 
Ball, Phinehas, 206. 
Ballou, Rev. Adin, 792. 
Bancroft, Rev. Aaron, 60, 103, 566, 

721. 
George, 85, 442, 674. 



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Bangs, Kduard, 39, 301, 379, 400, 
408, 721. 

Edward D., 396, 416, 420, 798. 
Banister, Emory, 769. 

Samuel, 488. 
Bank, Worcester, attempt to break, 

523- 
Banks, Nathaniel P., 612. 
Banks, 136, 144, 173, 209, 226, 238, 

276, 390. 
Baptism first administered, 316. 
Baptist Churches, 12, 134, 298, 815, 

846. 
Baptists denounced, ^^^. 
Barber, James, 306. 
Barnard, John, 354. 
Barnum, P. T., 1 79. 
Barrett, Thomas, 7. 
Barton, Clara, 762. 

Ira M., 372, 507. 
Batchelder, B. L., 820. 
Bay State House, 75. 
Beans, barrel of, 820. 
Beecher, Rev. H. W., 207. 
Belcher, .\ndrew, 279. 

Gov. 569. 
Bell, John, 777. 
Bell and Everett flag, 527. 
Bell Ringers, 736. 
Belletti, Signor, 819. 
Bellows, Asael, 488. 

Rev. H. W., 320. 
Benchley, Lt.-Gov., 162. 
Benjamin, Park, 774. 
Bentley, George W., 273. 
Benton, Thomas H., 40. 
Bernhardt, Sara, 199. 
Bickford, William M., 68. 
Bigelow, .\bijah, 200. 

Rev. Andrew, 234. 

Daniel, 184. 

Daniel, Jr., 159. 

David, 69. 



Bigelow, John P., 234. 

Joshua, 69. 

Lewis, 3S0, 488. 

Timothy, 163, 184, 231, 234, 259. 

Tyler, 234. 
Bird, F. W., 24. 
Birds, bounty for, 149. 
Birney, James G., 32. 
Birth, first, 752. 
Bishop, Madame .Anna, 20. 
Blacksmiths' Convention, 618. 
Blackstone Canal, 683. 
Bladder Pond, 786. 
Blair, Joseph, 354. 
Blake, Francis, 105, 404, 416, 721, 
798. 

James B., 206, 590, 830. 
Blasphemy punished, 260. 
Blind "fom, 767. 
Blind, exhibition of the, 312. 
Blitz, Signor, 107. 
Blondin, 131. 
Boiler explosion, 5(8. 
Boomer, Gen. George B., 3S3. 
Booth, Edwin, 775. 
Boston, Barre and Gardner railroad, 

604. 
Boston and Worcester railroad, 397, 

470. 
Boyden, Daniel, 69. 

Joseph. 54. 
Bowditch, H. I., 542. 
Bradlaugh, Charles, 14. 
Bradley, Osgood, 272. 
Brazer, Samuel, 39, 95, 342, 798. 
Brewer, Josiah, 69. 
Bridge, Samuel, 538. 
Bridge sunk, 637. 
Brigham, Charles, 24. 
Brignoli, 754. 
Brinley, George, 27S, 380. 
P.rinley Hall, 350. 
British officers escape, 22. 



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143 



Brooks, Samuel, 163. I 

William, 392. 
Brown, Albert, 488. 
Alzirus, 110. 

Capt. (British Army) 109, 202. 
David, 821. 
Capt. John, 169, 174- 
Luke, 219. 
Willard, 488: 
Browne, Charles F., (Artemas Ward) 

76. 
Brownlow, Parson, 338. 
Brownson, O. A., 439. 
Buchanan, President, 385. 

lames, (executed for murder) 

392- 
Buckner, Gen. S. B., 127. 
Bull, Ole, 389. 
Bullock, .Mex. H., 31, 162, 206, 222, 

318, 442, 498. 5°'' 656. 
Bulow, Dr. Hans Von, 741. 
Bunker Hill Monument fund, 546- 
Burbank, Elijah, 108. 
Burgoyne, Gen., 745. 
Burial Places, 269, 303, 619, 669. 
Burials on the Common prohibited: 

574- 
Burke, Joseph, 819. 
BurUngame, .\nson, 567. 
Burnett, Luther, 488. 
Burnham, Lemuel, 262. 
Burns, Anthony, 310, 323, 329. 
Burnside, Gen., 498, 615. 

S. M., 431. 521. 72"- 
Burr, Rev. Isaac, 115, 695, 720. 
Burritt, Elihu, 11, 101, 765, 783. 
Burroughs, Stephen, 311. 
Burt, Simeon, 48S. 
Butler, Gen., 606, 629, 632, 72S. 
Butman, Asa O., 731. 

Benjamin, 278, 380, 488. 
Butman Riot, 731. 

Tavern, 840. 



Bynner, Edwin, 189. 

C 
Caldwell, John W., 410. 

William, 465. 
Calliope, Steam, 449, 477- 
Calvinist Church, see Central Church. 
Camels, 750. 
Campbell, Lewis D., 381. 

Col., 215. 
Camp Scott, 382. 
Canal, Blackstone, 6S3. 
Cardiff Giant, 353. 
Carreno, Teresa, 25, 14S. 
Carter, Horace, 810. 
Catholic Church, first, 473. 
Cattle Show, first., 682. 
Causeway completed, 378. 
Cemeteries, 269, 303, 619, 669. 
Centenarians, 89, 386, 6S4, 832. 
Centennial celebration, 460. 
Central Bank, 144. 

Church, 488, 563, 702. 
I Exchange, 133. 

Chadwick, James, 388. 
I Chamberlain, Henry, 317. 
i Jacob, 157, 317, 354. 550- 

J. C, 317. 
John, 317. 
Levi, 317. 
1 Robert H., 455. 

Chamberlin, Harmon, 488. 
Chandler, Charles, 39, 342. 
I Clark, 342, 364, 577. 

Eliza A., 105. 

Gardner, 297, 354. 6S7, 757- 
Hannah, 757. 
Henry L., 457. 
lohn, 69, 569. 
Lucretia, 566. 
Nathaniel, 342. 
Samuel, 39. 342- 
Zachariah, 686. 
I Channing, Walter, 437. 



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Chapin, Henry, 206, 258, 457, 590, 

623, 697. 
Chase, Anthony, 68, 77, 540. 
Cheever, Rev. H. T., 648. 
Cherokee Missions, 821. 
Children's Friend .Society, 153. 
Childs, Moses N., 59. 
Chinese Embassy, 567. 
Choate, Riifus, 190. 
Choral Union, 186. 
"Christian Citizen," newspaper, 11. 
Cilley, Jonathan, 777. 
Circus condemned, 284. 
Circuses, 481, 519. 
Citizens Bank, 209. 
City chartered, 118. 
City Government, first, 227. 

Guards, 236. 

Hall, see Town Hall. 

Hospital, 725, 800. 
Clapp, Daniel, 168. 
Clark, John F., 4S8. 

Joseph, 354. 

Joseph G., 117. 
Clarke, Julius L., 189, 370. 
Clay, Henry, 747. 
Clay Club, 442. 

Clemens, S. I,.. (Mark Twain) 756. 
Clifford, Nathan, 3S5. 

Warner, 75. 
Cochrane, Gen., 86. 
Cogswell, J. B. D., 189, 305. 
Colfax, Schuyler, 843. 
Coffin, Abel, 476. 
Cold Snaps, 49, 53. 
Cold Water Army, 398, 440, 441. 
Collins, Wilkie, 71. 
Combe, George, 841. 
Combs, Leslie, 372. 

S. E., no. 
Commonwealth Club, organized Jan. 
26, 1880; incorporated Nov, 
29, 1881. 



Conant, Edwin, 431, 442. 
Confederation ajiproved, 21. 
Congdon, Samuel, 4S8. 
Conklin, Henry W., 255. 
Continentals, Worcester, 214. 
Convention, Anti-Texas, 264. 

.\nti-War, 557. 

Disunion, 24. 
Converse, Benjamin, 163. 
Cook, Stephen, 311. 
Coolidge, John, 422, 488. 
Cooper, .^dj.-Gen., 634. 
Corbett, Otis, 425. 
Corcoran, Gen., 589. 
Corduroy, first piece, 245. 
Cornwallis's surrender, 753. 
Cotting, Samuel, 469. 
Counterfeit Money, punishment for 

passing, 262. 
Countv incorporated, 194; erected, 
'483- 

looth anniversary, 676. 
Court Houses, 154, 556, 657, 665, 666. 
Courts, first Inferior, 553. 

Superior, 644. 
Courts closed, 605, 608. 
Cresson, Elliott, 61. 
Crompton, George, 498. 
Curtis, Geo. William, 62. 

John, 69, 202, 354, 384. 

Mary, 317. 

Samuel, 707. 

Sarah, 202. 

William, 354. 
Cushing, Caleb, 329, 708. 

Frank H., 187. 
Cushion for pulpit, 274. 
Cushman, Charlotte, 282. 
Cutler, Rev. E., 305. 
Cutter, John, 342. 

D 
Daily Journal, 591. 

Newspaper, first, 370. 



GENERAL INDEX. 



147 



Daily Spy, see Spy. 

Transcript, 370. 
Dale Hospital, 722. 
Damrosch, Dr. Leopold, 148. 
Davie, William R., 270. 
Davis, Edward L., 206, 498. 

Isaac, 85, 1 10, 193, 206, 224, 234, 
242.273,307,356,457,517. : 

J.C. B.,372. 

Jeff., 244. 
. John, 96, 233, 257, 357, 419, 430. 
488, 747. 

Samuel, 242. 
Day, George, 488. 

Jonathan, 448. 
D'Angri, Madame, 17. 
Death, first recorded, 828. 
De Bernicre, Ensign, 109, 202. 
Declaration of Independence, 496, 

503- 
Decoration Day, 315. 
Deeds. Indian, 84, 495. 
De Meyer, Leopold, 146. 
Denny, Austin, 421, 488. 

Capt., 399. 
Depot, Foster street, 681. 
Deserter shot, 801. 
Devens, Charles, 86, 236, 494, 498, 

509> 549. 576- 
De.vter, Franklin, 434. 
Dickens, Charles, 70, 170. 
Dickinson, .-^nna E., 267, 332. * 

Daniel S., S29. 
Disunion Convention, 24. 
Dix, Dr. Elijah, 39, 163. 
Doe, C. H., 501. 
Dog Show, 300. 
Doubleday, Gen., 9. 
Douglas, Stephen A., 335, 375, 506. 
Douglass, Frederick, 169. 
Dowley, Levi A., 68. 
Doyle, Patrick, 555. 
Draft, 492. 



Drew, Thomas, 310, 513. 
Dualin Explosion, see Explosions. 
Du Chaillu, P. B., 842. 
Dunbar, Rufus D., 68. 
Duncan, Daniel, 126. 

Samuel, 126. 

Simeon, 104. 
Dwight, Edmund, 721. 

Rev. Timothy, 664. 
Dyer, Joseph, 126. 



Earle, Edward, 206, 291, 783. 

John Milton, 77, 370, 4S8, 501, 

540, 769. 
Thomas, 24. 
Timothy K., 291. 
Earthquakes, 283, 714. 
Eaton, Joshua, 649. 
Nathaniel, 425. 
Thomas H., 488. 
Gen. William, 23. 
Effigies, 244, 329. 
Election, first city, 206. 
Election Bet, 820. 
Elephant "Columbus," 510. 
Eliot, John, 630. 
Ellsworth, Oliver, 270. 
Emancipation in West Indies cele- 
brated, 542. 
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 28 1. 
Emmet Guards, 236, 491. 
Enemies, list of, 354. 
Engine House blown up, 4. 
Engine, .Steam Fire, 845. 
Engineers, Chief, 1 10. 
Envelope Contribution, 65 1 . 
Episcopal Church, 205. 
First Service, 826. 
Erba, Marietta, 20. 
Escape of prisoners, 22, 34. 
Estabrook, James, 285, 621. 
Eulogies, 239, 318, 849. 



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Evarts, William M., 576. 

Evening Gazette, Worcester, 189,798. 

Journal, 588. 
Everett brothers, 712. 

Edward, 36, 275, 433, 470, 679, 

712, 777- 
Excise on liquor, protest against, 50. 
Executions, 7, 308, 362, 392, 362, 

706, 709, 710, 716, 723, 733, 

759, 780, 810. 
Exchange, Central, 133. 

Front street, 80. 
Explosions. Dualin explosion, B. & A. 

R. R., near Junction, June 23, 

1870. One inan killed and 

about thirty persons injured. 

Many buildings shattered. 
Other explosions: 4, in, 258, 

518, 830. 



Fairs, Mechanics, 659. 

New England, 600. 
Farragut, Admiral, 391. 
Fall of a building, 802. 
Farrel, Michael, 801, 
Fast, for a minister, 115. 

National. 539. 
Father Mathew's Total Abstinence 

Society, 749. 
Fechter, Chas. .Albert, 38. 
Fenian Head Center, 500. 
Fenwick, Bishop, 558. 
Fifteenth Regiment, 514, 549, 551. 
Fifty-first Regiment, 7S5. 
Fifty-seventh Regiment, 229. 
Fire .Marm Telegraph, 361. 

Department established, no. 

Engine, Steam, 845. 

Societies: Mutual, 488; Worces- 
ter, 39, 488. 
Firemen's Muster, 620, 

Relief Association, 325. 



Fires, 10, 41, 51, 58, 90, 95, 97, 108, 
133, 205, 272, 298, 306, 313, 
350.485, 5 '2. 568, 572, 579, 
734. 797. 840- 
Fisher, Maturin L., 769. 
Fiske, Dr. Oliver, 39, 405. 
Fitch, Dana H., 358. 
Fitzpatrick, Edward, 706. 
Five Cents Savings Bank, 390. 
Flagg, Benjamin, 196, 231, 344, 502, 
685. 

Elijah, 428. 

Elisha, 58, 95, 488. 

Enoch, 95, 488. 

Nathaniel, 90. 
■ Samuel, 51, 342. 
Flagg Hall, 58. 
Flagg's Block burned, 58. 
Flags presented, 442, 549. 
FoLsoni, George, 432. 
Forrest, Edwin, 742. 
Foster, A. H., 75. 

Dwight, 142. 

Stephen ,S., 102, 310, 616, 648, 
792. 
Fowle, Curtis, 160. 
Fox, William B., 488. 
Francis, John F., 624. 

Sidney 0., 45. 
Free Institute, 760. 
Free Public Library, 177, 452, 603, 

838. 
Free Soil Meeting, 367. 

I*arty organized, 381. 

Resolution, 367. 
Freedom Club, 533. 
Fremont, John C, 359. 
Fremont Club, 486. 

Meetings, 477, 552. 
French Catholic Church. 482. 
French invasion, 646. 
Friends' Meeting House, 3. 
Front Street Exchange, 80. 



GENERAL INDEX. 



149 



Frost, Samuel, 733. ( both executed 
Samuel J., 308. j for murder. 

G 

Gabriel, 289. 

Gagzaniga, Madame, 146. 

Gales, 156, 647, 764. 

Gannett, Deborah, 516. 

Gardner, Rev, Andrew, 732. 

Garfield, President, 656, 849. 

Garrison, William Lloyd, 24, 542, 792. 

Gas Explosions, 4, 830. 

Gas Light Company, 368. 

Gates, Mrs. Gen., 818. 

Jonathan, 163. 

Katharine, 167. 

Nathaniel, 425. 

William, 472. 
Gazette, Worcester Evening, 189, 798. 
Geer, Charles H.. 470. 
Gettysburg Battle, painting, 76S. 
Giddings, Joshua R., 381, 738. 
Gill, Moses, 388. 
Gillmore, P. S., 20. 
Gipsies warned to depart, 247. 
Gockel, August, 164. 
Goddard, Stephen, 488. 
Going, Rev. Jonathan, 424. 
Goldschmidt, Otto, 819. 
Goodridge, Sevvall, 128. 
Goodrich, Rev. C. A., 488, 688. 

Jesse W., 1 12. 

Samuel G., (Peter Parley) 545. 
Goodwin, Isaac, 467, 578. 

James, 69, 159, 322. 

Mary, 538. 
Gookin, Daniel, 279, 630. 
Gorham, Hiram, 68. 
Gottschalk, L. M., 327. 
Gough, John B., 8, 185, 526, 735. 
Gould, R. M., no, 255. 
Goulding, Daniel, 124, 163. 

Henry, 68, 572. 

Ignatius, 163. 



Goulding, Palmer, 82, 163, 354. 

William, 163. 
(jrand Army Post chartered, 2 1 8. 
Grant, President, 360. 
Graves, William J., 777. 
"Greek Slave" exhibited, 595. 
Green, Jabez, 716. 

Dr. John, Sr., 39. 

Ur. John, Jr., 378, 704. 

John R., 358. 

Johnson, 562. 

William N., 798. 
Greene, J. Evarts, 501. 
Greenleaf, Daniel, 15. 
(Grievances enumerated, 336. 
Grimke sisters, 658. 
Grout, John William, 761. 

H 

Hale, Rev. E. E., 249, 303. 

John P., 447, 696. 

Nathan, 470. 
Hall, Rev. Edward H., was installed 
colleague pastor with Rev. Ur. 
Hill, Feb. 10, 1869; resigned 
Jan. II, 1882. 

Rev. Newman, 789. 
Hallett, Benjamin F., 85, 329. 
Hamilton, Alexander, 347. 

Charles .A., 430, 

Sewall, 95, 396, 420, 488. 
Hamlin, Hannibal, 98. 
Hammond, Elisha, 721. 
Hampton, Jonathan 535. 
Hancock, John, 240, 771. 
Hancock Arms Tavern, 840. 
Handel and Haydn Society, 652. 
Harmonic Society, 428, 530. 
Harrington, Jubal, 129, 258, 769. 

Samuel, 488. 

Silas, 163. 
Harris, Thaddeus M., 721. 

W. H., 513. 



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Harrison celebration, 357. 
Harrisonism, 253. 
Hart, James, 354. 
Harte, Bret, 805. 
Hathaway, Samuel, 269. 
Haven, Samuel F., 607. 
Hayes, Dr. I. I., 81. 

President, 576. 
Healy, Jedediah, 72, 407. 
Heard, Nathan, no, 285, 428, 488, 

621. 
Heath, Orson N., 150, 
Hemenway, Edward H., 324. 

Jacob, 69. 
Henderson, Hugh, 7^0. 
Hendricks, H. \V., 758. 
Heron, Matilda, 176. 
Hersey, Thankful, 834. 
Herz, Henri, 592. 
Hessian prisoners, 745. 
Heywood, .\bel, 157. 

Dr. B. F., 811. 

Daniel, 196, 216, 488. 

Levi, 414. 
Higgins, Rev. David, 588. 
Higginson, T. W., 24, 310. 
High School dedicated, 848. 
Hildreth, S. E., 206. 
Hill, Rev. .\lonzo, 63, 178, 478. 

Mary, 80. 
Hillard, George S., 739. 
Historical Society, Worcester County, 

96. 
Hitchcock, Peletiah, 407. 
Hoadley, Rev. L. I., 702. 
Hoar, George F., 549, 656, 849. 

Samuel, 381, 437. 
Hobbs, George, 449, 517. 
Holden, 125. 
Holden Rifles, 236. 
Holland, Dr. J. G., 740. 
Holy Cross College, 365, 512. 
Holmes, Erastus N., 1 10. 



Holmes, Isaac E.. 140. 
Holt, Joseph, 5S3. 
Home Guards, 255. 
Home for Aged Females, 268. 
Hooper, William R., 189. 
Hope Cemetery, 303. 
"Horse Fair," painting, 487. 
Horse racing forbidden, 649. 
Horse Railroad, 590. 
Horticultural Society, 640, 693. 
Hospital, City, 725, 800. 

State Lunatic, 237. 
Houghton, H. O., 373. 
Houston, Gen. .Sam, 152. 
Hovey, William, 488. 
Howard, Benjamin, 488. 

Gen. (). O., 727. 
Howe, .\aron, 488. 

Estes, 413. 

Lord, 541. 

Dr. S. G., 312. 

Thomas. 428. 
Hubbard, John W., 415, 638. 
Hudson, Charles, 442, 751. 

L. R., 1 10. 
Huggins, William, 362. 
Hull, Rev. A. B., 302. 

George, 357. 
Huntington, Rev. William R.. 796. 

I 
Illuminations, 195, 204, 212, 687, 850. 
Incorporation of town, 548; of citv, 

118. 
Independence, celebrated, 26, 475, 
575. See under July 4. 

Declaration, see Dritaratioit, 

Sustained, 304. 
Independent Gazetteer, 15. 
Indian Deeds, 84, 495. 
Indians pursued, 502. 
Indignation Meetings, 141, 305, 310. 
Inger.soU, Robert G., 139. 
Inman, F. II., 291. 



GENERAL INDEX. 



151 



J 1 

Jackson Guards, 448. 1 

Jail, Stone, 601. I 

James brothers, 117, 653. 
Eleazer, 721. 

Rev. Horace, 66, 142, 30$, 735. 
Janauschek, Fanny, 208. 
Jankins, William H., 731. 
Jaques, George, 501, 5S0. 
Jay, John, 248. 
Jefferson, Joseph, 166. 
Jeffrey, a negro, 709. 
Jenison, Betsy, 499. 
Samuel, 143. 
William, 636. 
lenkins, Edward, 803. 
Jephterson, Caleb, 260. 
JiUson, Clark, 206, 247, 296, 460, 839 
Joannes, Count, 122. 
Johnson, Edward, 279. 
Joshua, 354. 
Micah, 354. 
Tresident, 369. 
Richard M., 694. 
William, 126. 
Joice Heth, 684. 
Jones, John Paul, 582. 
Phinehas, 167, 399. 
William, 202. 
Joseffy, Rafael, 27. 
Julien, Paul, 164. 
Justices of the Peace chosen, 42. 

K 

Kansas, Emigrants to, 505. 

League, 490. 

Meeting, 79. 

-Nebraska Meeting, 142. 
Kean, Edmund, 836. 
Kearney, Dennis, 633. 
Kelley, Dr. F. H., 206. 
Kelly, Abby, 616. 
Kemble, Fanny, 33. 



Kettell, John P., 68, 299. 
Key, Postmaster-General, 576. 
Kidnapping, case of, 45, 624. 
Killough, Rachel, 828. 
Kilpatrick, Gen., 787. 
King's Arms Tavern, 26, 515. 
Kinnicutt, Thomas, 44, 429, 442. 
Kirkland, J. T., 721. 
Kossuth, 243. 
Knight, John IL, 141. 
I Jonathan, 90. 

Knowlton, J. S. C, 2, 206, 305, 343- 

1 L 

! 

Lafayette, 352, 598. 
j Lamb, Edward, 446. 

Land, first grant, 263. 
I Langtry, Mrs., 321. 
Laurel Street Church, 113, 511- 
Lawrence, Myron W., 437. 
Timothy Bigelow, 234. 
Learned, Comfort, 47. 
Lee, Gen. Charles, 388. 
I Henry, 57. 

' Lee's surrender, 210, 212. 

Leggate, William, 68. 
'. Lexington Battle, 231. 
I Library, see />cv PiiMii- Likrary. 
opened Sunday, 814. 
Minister's, 720. 
Light Infantry, Boston, 356. 
Leicester, 430. 

Worcester, 228, 331. 412. 4i6. 
417. 532. 622. 
Lightning, damage by, 301, 376, 387, 

427. 556- 
Lilley, Lewis, 4S8. 
Lincoln, Dr. Abraham, 39- 

Daniel Waldo, Sr., 412. 

Daniel Waldo, Jr., 206, 255, 590. 

779- 
Edward W., 769. 
Enoch, 416, 798. 



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Lincoln, Gen., 43. 
George, 517. 
John \V., 153, 416, 671. 
Levi, Sr., 220, 721. 
Levi, Jr., 128, 140, 162, 206, 234, 
314, 324. 372. 468, 470, 478, 
494, S>7. 529. 536. 598, 619, 
721, 747. 75'. 798. 
Levi, 3d, 555. 

President, 222, 239, 318, 626. 
Wiliiam, 145, 438, 466, 677, 798. 
Lincoln, Camp, 50S. 

House, 324. 
Lind, Jenny, 819. 
Lindsay, William, 723. 
Lippincott, .Sara J., (Grace Green- 
wood) 92. 
Listemann, Bernhard, 146. 
Locke, D. R., (Nasby) 729. 
Logan, Olive, 782. 
Log Cabin Meeting, 529. 
Loring, Judge, 329. 
Loudon, Lord, 28. 
Lovell, Albert A., 571, 5S0. 
A. B., no, 455. 
Ebenezer, 807. 
Lowell, John, 721. 
Lunatic Asylum, see Hospital. 
Luzerne, Chevalier, 609. 
Lyceum formed, 746. 
Lyman, Jonathan H., 721. 
Lynde, Jonathan, 87. 
Lynde Brook, dam carried otT, 188. 
New dam accepted, 330. 
Water introduced, 766. 

M 

Maccarty, Rev. Thaddeus, 231, 3:59, 

484. 
Mad dog, 116. 
Mahan, Sally, 37. 
Mann, David, 24. 
.Manning, William, 488. 



-Mansfield, John, 362. 
j Manual Labor .School, 328. 
j Market, Free Public, 586. 

Market street, (now Exchange st.) 

Martin, Dr. O., 310. 
Marvin, Rev. A. P., 457. 
Marshall, Elijah H., 477. • 
Martinez, Isadora, 148. 
Masonic Lodges, 342. 
Mass Meeting, 372. 
Massachusetts Herald, 610. 

^Py. 197. 259, 5°'- 

Yeoman, 597, 798. 
.Ma.stodon exhibited, 16. 
Mathew, Dr., 444, 445. 

Father, 713. 
-May, Rev. Samuel, 648. 
Maynard, Horace, 613. 
Mayors, list of, 206. 
McCafferty, NL J., 8, 491, 509. 
McCIellan, Gen., 55. 
McFarland, William, 52. 
.McSwish, Sandy, 289. 
Meagher, Thomas F., 78. 
Mechanic St. Burial Ground, 669. 
Mechanics Association, 68. 

Bank, 238. 

Savings Bank, 2S0. 

Fairs, 659. 

Hall, 162, 599. 

Rirtemen, 634. 
Medical .School, 130. 

.Society, 654. 
Meeting House lirst used, 812. 

Plan of, faces page 135. 
Memorial Day, 315, 
Menagerie, first, 524. 
Merrick, Francis T., 488. 

Pliny, 85, 420, 798. 
Merrifield, .Mpheus, 46, 488. 
Merrifield Fire, 350. 
Methodist Churches, 97, 113, 241, 
511. 561, 772. 



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Methodist Socief)', first, 74. 

Miles, Rev. J. B., 783. 

Millar, Henry W., 68, no, 242. 

Jacob, 163. 

Rev. Rodney A., 206, 334. 
Mills, Elijah H., 721. 

Richard, 488. 
Millstone Hill, 5S1. 
Miner, Rev. A. A., 623. 
Ministerial Land, 163, 251, 
Ministers, convention of, 804. 
"Minute Men," Hersey's, 449, 451. 
Misbehavior in meeting house, 159. 
Mission Chapel, 67. 
Mitchel, Prof., 18. 
Mitchell, Maggie, 763. 
Money voted, 237, 250. 
Montez, Lola, 6S0. 
Monuments dedicated, 234, 457, 498. 
Moody, D. L., 292. 
Moore, David, 354. 

Nathaniel, 196, 786. 

.Samuel, 69, 354. 

Rev. Zephaniah Swift, 464. 
Moreau, Gen., 554. 
Morelli, Signor, 17. 
Morris, Oliver B., 513. 
Morse, Mason H., 3S0. 

S. F. B., 225. 
Morton, Gov., 85. 
Mossman, Joshua, 262. 
Mott, Lucretia, 584. 
Mount Vernon Fund, 275. 
Mower, Ebenezer, 89. 

Ephraim, 342, 834. 

Nahum, 15. 

Nathaniel, 734. 

Samuel, 47. 
Mozart Society, 602. 
Murders, 117. 141, 
Murray, John, 571. 

William Vans, 270. 
Music Hall, 138. 
Musical Associations, 294, 672. 



Muster, Firemen's, 620. 
N 

Nashua Hall, 659. 

Nast, Thomas, 822. 

National -Egis, 469, 798. 

Nazro, John, 39. 

New England Home Journal, 835. 

New Hampshire Regiment, 307. 

Newspapers, 2, n, 15, 112, 129, 189, 
'92, 197. 370. 4S9. 520, 522, 
570, 5S8, 591, 597, 610, 798, 

S35- 
Newton, Benjamin F., 171. 

Rejoice, 95, 417. 
Nilsson, 755. 

Non-Resistance Convention, 792. 
Normal School, State, 623. 
"North Bend," newspaper, 489. 
North Worcester, 125. 
Norwich and Worcester railroad 

opened March 11, 1840. 
Nowell, Increase, 263. 
Nullification in Massachusetts, 147. 



Odd Fellows' Lodges, 254. 
\ Old Men's Home, 180. 

Old South Church, 69, 137, 645. 

Oliver, Chief-Justice, 168, 230. 

Oratorio, 652. 

Organ in Mechanics Hall, 726. ' 
1 Orphans' Home, 153. 

Orr, J. S., (Gabriel) 289. 

Otis, Harrison Gray, 679, 721. 



Paine, Fred. W., 145, 488. 
Gardner A.. 488. 
John, 39. 

Nathaniel, 39, 342, 721. 
Samuel Clarke, 630. 
Timothy, 163, 504, 571. 
Dr. William, 232. 



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Palladium, Worcester, 2. 

Pangborn, Z. K., 189, 820. 

Pannasunet, 84. 

Pappenheim, Madame, 661. 

Parepa, 5. 

Parker, Dexter F., 289, 305, 58S. 

Theodore, 513. 
Parodi, Teresa, 650. 
Parry, Rev. William M., 799. 
Partridge, Elbridge G., 68. 
Patch, Nathan, 163, 354. 

W. W., 69. 
Patti, .•\delina, 164. 

t'arlotta, 73. 
Payson, Thomas, 39. 
Peabody, Rev. David, 497. 
Peace, of 1815, 88. 

Celebrations, 765, 783. 

Convention, 94. 
Peck, William D., 721. 
Peoples Savings Bank, 276.* 
Perris, Sam., escape of. 201. 
Perry, Emory, 428, 433, 530. 
Pews allotted, 293. 
Phillips, .Adelaide, 162. 

Ivers, 255, 358. 

Wendell, 24, 440, 542, 64S. 
Phonograph, 374. 
Pickett, Josiah, 498, 769. 
Piedmont Church, 543, 635. 
Pierce, Franklin, 329, 573. 

John, 163. 
Pierpont, Rev. John. 513. 
Pillory, 260. 

Pillsbury, Parker, 542, 648. 
Pine Meadow Burial Ground, 269. 
Piper's Theatre, 80. 
Plymouth Church, 474. 
"Poetical Exchange," 150. 
Polk, President, 385. 
Pomeroy, S. C, 79. 
Poore, Ben: Perley, 129. 
Porter, Benjamin, 488. 



Porter, Eleazer, 394. 

Samuel A., no. 
Postmasters, list of, 769. * 

Post Office, established, 769. 

at Pearl St., 56. 
Pound, 57. 
Pratt, Calvin E., 820. 

Charles B., 206, 373, 449. 

Daniel, (g. a. t.) 114. 

Joseph, 68, 291. 
Prentice, George D., 13. 
Press, Worcester Daily, 192. 
Prince, Lucian, 451. 
Prisoners of war, 535, 594. 

released, 266. 
Probate Court, 493. 
Proctor, Prof., 808. 
Proprietors' Meeting, last, 611. 
Protests, 126. ■ 

Providence and Worcester railroad, 

724- 
Providence Light Infantry, 430. 
Putnam, James, 51, 69, 120. 
Putnam Phalanx, 691. 



Quincy, Josiah, 721. 
Quinsigamond Bank, 



173- 



R 

Railroad, .\ccidents, 19, 764, 791, 

793- 

Celebration, 470. 

Tracks removed, 778. 
Rantoul, Robert, 436. 
Rarey, John .S., 182. 
Rattlesnakes, bounty for, 181. 
Real Estate prices, 163, 278. 
Rebel prisoners, 127. 
Reed, Joseph, 388. 
Regatta, fust, 525. 
Regiments, departure of, 229, 551, 

559. 575. 596, 737. 785- 
Remenyi, Edouard, 19S. 



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Republican, Worcester County, 129. 
Republican Party organized, 513. 
Reservoir destroyed, 183. 
Revere, Paul, 594. 
Rice, Aaron, 69. 

Adonijah, 752. 

Edward B,, 68, 272. 

George M., 621. 

Gershoiti, 832. 

Grace, 784. 

Jezeniah, 126. 

Jonas, 196, 641. 

Jonathan, 355. 

Lemuel and Luke, 286. 

William W., 206, 310, 323, 452, 
656. 
Richardson, Geo. W., 162, 206, 289. 

Rev. Merrill, 478, 494, 509. 

Thomas, 126. 
Richmond, fall of, 195. 
Rights, Declaration of, 288. 
Riots : two scandalous riots occurred 
in Worcester in July, 1807; 
one on the loth, the other on 
the 17th of that month. 

Other Riots: 289, 340, 731. 
Robbery, 87. 

Robbin.s, Elizabeth (Prentice), 3S4. 
Robinson, Dr. Charles, 743. 
Roe, Alfred S., 809. 
Rogers, Henry, 423, 488. 

Randolph, 49S. 

Major, 773. 
Ross. Ezra, 392. 
Rubinstein, .\nton, 213. 
Rumsellers' triumph, 26^. 
Rural Cemetery, 619. 
Russell, Benjamin, 286, 721. 

Prof. F. H., 623. 



St. John, Rev. T. E., 478. 
.St. John's Church, 309. 



St. Paul's Church, 456. 
Salem St. Church, 349, 823. 
Salisbury, .Samuel, 271. 

.Stephen, 1st., 39, 271. 

.Stephen, 2(1., 39, 242, 373. 
Sampson, Deborah, 516. 
Sargent, J. D., 430. 
Savings Banks, 226, 276, 280, 390. 
Saxe, John G., 827. 
School Dames, 217. 
Schoolmaster, first, 196. 
Schurz, Carl, 235. 
"Scorpion," the, 522. 
Scott, Rev. Orange, assault on, 555. 
.Secession in Massachusetts, 147. 
Second Church, see Unitarian 

Chitrch, first. 
Settlement, permanent, 715. 
Sever, William, 39. 
■Seward, William H., 363. 
Shade Trees protected, 123, 203. 
Shaw, Henry W., (Josh Billings) igi. 

William S., 721. 
Shays, Daniel, 806. 
Shays's Rebellion, 43, 355, 605, 776, 

806, 816. 
.Shearer, Dickinson, 45, 624. 
Shedd, Susannah, 160. 
Sheridan, Gen., 690. 
Sherman, Gen., 617. 
Shillaber, B. P., (Mrs. Partington) 99. 
Shippen, Rev. R. R., 837. 
Short, T. W., 820. 
.Siamese Twins, 476. 
Sickles, Gen., 86. 
Singing, innovation in, 550. 
Sivori, Camillo, 592. 
Slack, Charles W., 373. 
Slater, Peter, 412, 457. 
Slavery condemned, 287. 
Small-pox epidemic, 296. 
Smalley, Rev. E., 142, 303, 639. 
.Smith, Elisha, 69. 



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.Smith, Rev. Geo. P., i6i. 

Gerritt, 658. 

Jane, 816. 

Sisters, 102. 
Snowstorm, 165. 
Soldiers' Monument, 498. 
Sothern, E. A., 319. 
Spooner, Bathsheba and Joshua, 392. 
Sprague, Homer B., 142, 449. 

Peleg, 418. 
Spy, centennial, 501. 

Worcester Daily, 370, 520. 

Weekly, see Massacliuselts Spy. 
Stages, 371, 711, 717. 
Stanton, Henry B., 552. 

John, 39, 342, 399. 
State Guard, 358, 498. 
State Normal School, 623. 
State Lunatic Hospital, see Hospital. 

New Hospital opened Oct. 27, '77. 
Steam Fire Engine, 845. 
Stearns, Bezaleel, 485. 

Daniel, 346. 

Thomas, 26. 
Stebbins, F. B., 425. 
Stephens, James, 500. 
Steuben, Baron, 29. 
Stevens, Charles E., 189. 

Jacob, 354. 
Stewart, Commodore, 385. 
Stigelli, 73. 
Stiles, Jeremiah, 393. 
Stockwell, Cyrus, 488. 
.Stoddard, E. B., 206. 

J. C, 477. 
Stone, Lucy, 648. 

Lydia, 157. 
.Story, Isaac, 409. 
Stowell, Abel, 163. 

Benjamin, 544. 

Cornelius, 10, 354. 

L. W,, 430, 488. 

Peter, 10, 499. 



Stowers, John, 342. 
Stratton, Joel D., 735. 

Rev. R. B., 6. 
Strong, Caleb, 147. 

Solomon, 264. 
Studlefunk parades, 455, 458, 459, 

462. 
Studley, Zenas, 488. 
Sturtevant, L. W., 1 10. 
Suck, Henry, 20. 
Sullivan, John, 582. 
Sumner, Charles, 151, 305, 381, 748. 

Rev. Joseph, 406. 
Sumter, Fort, 221. 
Sunday evening concert, 530. 
Surplus Revenue of U. S., 252. 
Swedish Methodist Church, 772. 
Sweetser, Rev. Seth, 172, 239, 303, 

833- 
Swett, Joseph, 488. 
Swiss Bell Ringers, 736. 



Taft, Putnam W., 68, 255, 5 1 3. 
Taylor, Bayard, 30. 

James, 196. 
, R. C, 313. 

Taylor and F'illmore Meeting, 372. 
Taylor's Building burned, 313. 
Tea, resolution against, 135. 
Telegraph Despatches seized, 295. 
Temperance celebrations, 437, 440, 

441, 443, 444. 
Temperature, low, 49, 53. 
Temple, Joseph, 126. 
Thackeray, WiUiam M., 824. 
Thalberg, .Sigismund, 17. 
Thayer, .\din, 501. 

KM, 142. 
Thaxter, A. Wallace, 80. 

Levi, 331. 
Theatres, 58, 80, 138. 
Thief Detecting Society, 779. 



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Thirteenth Regiment, 528. 
Thivty-foiirth Regiment, 559. 
Thirty-sixth Regiment, 596. 
Thomas, Benjamin F., 234, 432, 435, 
460, 498, 501. 
Isaiah, 39, 72, 197, 259, 342, 373, 
376, 428, 467, 496, 57S, 678, 
721, 769. 
Isaiah, Jr., 721. 
Theodore, 223. 
Thomas Street, 678. 
Thompson, George, 794. 
Thoreau, Henry D., 744. 
Thurber, Charles, 446. 
Tilghnian, Gen., 127. 
Tolman, Albert, 68, 367, 457. 
Tom Thumb, 625. 
Tombs, the, 324. 
Tories, 34, 290, 354, 773. 
Tornado, 341. 
Tory Protest, 364, 577. 
Torrey, Joseph, 342, 404. 
Toiirtelott, S. D., 24. 
Town, WiUiam M., 488. 
Town, Hall, 257, 534. 
Incorporation, 348. 
Meeting, first, 662. 
Township viewed, 279. 
Train, George Francis, 662. 
Transcript, Daily, 370, 798. 

U.aily Morning, 1 89. 
Treadwell, William, 211. 
Trees, see Shade Trees. 
Trinity M. E. Church, 241. 
Tucker, Polly Stearns, 346. 

Thomas, 735. 
Turnpike, 158. 
Twenty-fifth Regiment, 737. 
Twenty-first Regiment, 50S, 575. 
Tyler, Rev. Albert, 731. 
President, 366. 



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Union Church, 65, 471. 
Union Railway Station, 560. 
Unitarian, Church, first, 1, 175, 568, 

579- 
Unity, Church of the, 64, 246, 249. 
Universalibt Society, 326, 692. 

V 

Van Buren, Martin, 345. 

Venus, transit of, 809. 

Verry, Geocge F., 206. 

Veto by the Mayor, first, 839. 

Vinton, Rev. John A., 516. 

Vose, Richard Hampton, 426, 429. 

W 

Wagoner, J. J., 163. 

Waite, Rebekah, 384. 

Waldo, Daniel, 39, 480, 488, 619. 

Waldo Church, 488. 

Wales, Prince of, 703. 

Walker, Amasa, 783. 

Rev. E. A., 395. 
Wall, Caleb A., 189. 

James H., 324. 
Wallace, William .\., 367. 
Wallcutt, Thomas, 721. 
War Meetings, 8, 224, 494, 509, 526, 

533- 
Ward, .\lvin, 24. 

Artemas, 466, 488, S25. 
Daniel, 297. 
Genevieve, 100. 
George H., 478, S^S- 
Hannah, 216. 
Obediah, 216. 
Warren, Charles H., 422. 
Frederick, 758. 
Gen., 259. 
Samuel, 146. 
Washburn, Emory, 430, 468. 
\ Henry S., 162. 



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Washburn, Ichabod, 6S, 162, 847. 

John D., 225. 
Washington, Gen., 103, 388, 718. 

Lady, 818. 
Washington, capture of, 5S7. 

Treaty of, 783. 
Washington Benevolent Society, 416. 
Water, first Act, 124. 

Supply, 786. 

Works, 766, 779. 
"Waterfall," the, 112. 
Wayland, Francis, 448. 
Webster, Daniel, 712, 751. 

Red ford, 721. 
Webster Park, 337. 
Weikle, H.T., 340. 
Weld, Ezra Waldo, 39. 
Wells, Col., 526. 

William, 721. • 
Welsh, C. W., 373. 
Wentvvorth, Jonathan, 488. 
West Point Cadets, 536. 
Western railroatl, 607. 
Wetherbee, Simon, 311. 
Wheeler, Joseph, 163. 

Richard, 649. 

Theophilus, 39. 

William A., 68, 93, 242. 

William D., 48S. 
Whig Party, sagacity of, 748. 
Whipping administered, 262. 
Whipple, Moses, 427. 
White, Edwin A., 417. 

John, 342. 

L. G., 455. 

William Charles, 256, 411, 798. 
Whitefield, Rev. George, 699. 
Whitney, Elizabeth, 184. 
Whil^teniore, John, 428. 
Whittier, J. G., 564. 
Wilder, Alexander H., 825. 

David, 488. 

Joel, 1 10, 175. 



Wilder, Marshall P., 373. 

S. V. S., 155. 
Wilhelmj, August, 277. 
Wilhorst, Madame, 17. 
Willard, Calvin, 642. 

[oseph, 670. 

Xahum, 354. 
Williams, Hartley, 565. 

Timothy, 721. 

W. A., 255. 
Wilson, Henry, 367, 381, 49S, 513, 
790. 

James, 769. 
Windship, Dr., 675. 
Winthrop, Adam, 274. 
Wisvvell, Ebenezer, 37. 
Wolves, bounty for, 119. 
Woman's Rights Convention, 719. 
Wong Chin Foo, 668. 
Wood, Rev. Roland A., 320. 
Woodbridge, Rev. J. E., 781. 
W^oodhull, Victoria C, 121. 
Woodward, Uavid M., 455. 
Woodv\orth, James .S., 68. 
Wool, Gen., 132. 
Woonsocket Guards, 634. 
Worcester, Leonard, 39. 
Worcester, name given, 628. 

Academy, 32S, 701, 722. 

Bank, 136. 

House, 324. 

Magazine, 677. 

Mutual Fire Insurance t'o., 83. 

and Nashua railroad, 831. 

Rifles, 425, 428. 

and Shrewsbury railroad, 531. 

.Society of Antiquity, 48. 
8®" Many titles which properly 
have l-Vorcesler or Worcester County 
prefixed to them, as Worcester Light 
Infantry, Worcester Palladium, Wor- 
cester County Horticultural Society, 
etc., are indexed as Light Infantry, 



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159 



Pallaclium, Horticultural Society, etc. 
Worth, Major, 536. 
Worthington, James, 488. 



Yellow Day, 614. 
Verrington, J. M. W., 24. 
York House, 133. 
Young, John, 3S6. 



Young, Robert, 759. 
Young INIen's, Christian Association, 
351- 
Rhetorical Society, 627. 

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Zerrahn, Carl, 162. 
Zochler, Herr, 20. 
Zuni Indians, 187. 



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